MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear cross member rubber mounts deteriorated
slight leak from power steering rack
Both front tyres starting to wear low.
Both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges.
Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.
Offside mirror glass damaged.
Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.
Rear wiper blade split.
oil leak from engine.
both rear tyres worn on edges
damage to nearside front indicator lense
oil leak from engine
rear disc's slightly corroded
Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
Engine management light on
Nearside front indicator lense cracked
Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
Nearside rear tyre on legal limit
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak from engine
Slight dampness to nearside front outer CV gaiter
Slight dampness to offside rear shock absorber
Travel in handbrake
Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
Engine management light on
Nearside front indicator lense cracked
Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
Nearside rear tyre on legal limit
Oil leak from engine
Slight dampness to nearside front outer CV gaiter
Slight dampness to offside rear shock absorber
Travel in handbrake
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R778 XAO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R778 XAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R778 XAO registered?
R778 XAO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R778 XAO safe to buy?
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