MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
center and rear exhaust joint flanges corroding
engine leaking oil
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread depth getting low at 3.5mm
n/s/r shocker slightly soft
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
center and rear exhaust joint flanges corroding
engine leaking oil
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread depth getting low at 3.5mm
n/s/r shocker slightly soft
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/f brake pipe to flexilble brake hose corroded****advise attention***
O/s/r brake pipes to multiple union corroded*****advise attention****
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/f brake pipe to flexilble brake hose corroded****advise attention***
O/s/r brake pipes to multiple union corroded*****advise attention****
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear suspension low.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose
o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose
o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode
both rear anti roll bar links have some play
o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode
stone chip/crack in passangers side of windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake pads low.
O/s/f wheel binding.
front number plate cracked
n/s/r anti roll bar link rubber bushes have some play and are starting to split and perish
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake pads low.
Play in rear anti roll bar bushes.
Rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish.
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R81 UKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R81 UKL, 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 R81 UKL registered?
R81 UKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R81 UKL safe to buy?
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