MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge, tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge, tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM18 RVC is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 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 SM18 RVC, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SM18 RVC registered?
SM18 RVC is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2018.
Is SM18 RVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM18 RVC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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