MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust baffles loose
exhaust leak front
n/s mirror damaged
rear subframe corroded ,n/s /o/s
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
break fluid low
cover sills fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
break fluid low
cover sills fitted
exhaust baffles loose
exhaust leak front
n/s mirror damaged
rear subframe corroded ,n/s /o/s
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear brake pipes corroded
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R885 RDP is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R885 RDP, 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 R885 RDP registered?
R885 RDP is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R885 RDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R885 RDP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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