MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel filler neck pipes corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust back box corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 aluminum plates riveted to front chassis legs n/s and o/s chassis looks to be in good condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S486 VWE is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon 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 S486 VWE, 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 S486 VWE registered?
S486 VWE is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S486 VWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S486 VWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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