MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear suspension cross member very rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear suspension cross member very rusty
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Several brake pipes at rear showing rust
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Several brake pipes at rear showing rust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust generally rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside inner front drive shaft boot split
Offside rear tyre worn down
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Sill covers and engine under tray fitted .
advisories - see VT 30
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Plastic sill covers fitted .
Rear tyres worn on edge .
Plastic sill covers fitted .
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S938 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 S938 RAD, 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 S938 RAD registered?
S938 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 1998.
Is S938 RAD safe to buy?
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