MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
chip in windscreen
corrosion to front subframe
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
corrosion to rear subframe
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
centre stop lamp not working.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure bolt missing . steel mount. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle insecure inner arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle insecure inner arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements border. (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
centre stop lamp not working.
Nearside Front inner brake pad shim out of position. rectify asap.
screen chips. may grow.
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front inner brake pad shim out of position. rectify asap.
screen chips. may grow.
Front pads low.
Offside Front Inner c.v. boot close to splitting.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)
Rear shocks weak.
all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.
bonnet hinges partially seized.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between chassis leg & fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump drive system defective pas belt loose. lumpy lock to lock. (2.3.6)
Front pads low.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)
Rear shocks weak.
all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.
bonnet hinges partially seized.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs badly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S848 BWV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S848 BWV, 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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S848 BWV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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