MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front brake discs corroded
fuel filler pipe has temporary repairs,not leaking at the time of test
heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components
plastic covers on outer sills
unable to fully inspect condition of some suspension or brake components due to the level of mud
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal antislip rubber worn
covers on outer sills
heavy corrosion to rear suspension components ansub frame including sub frame security
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes worn
offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn
temporary repair to fuel filler pipe
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal antislip rubber worn
covers on outer sills
heavy corrosion to rear suspension components ansub frame including sub frame security
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes worn
offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn
temporary repair to fuel filler pipe
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
covers on outer sills
heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components
items affecting drivers view,objects attached to the windscreen and the rear view mirror,are not only an Mot failure but are illegal,objects were removed initially and were replaced
nearside rear seat folded down
play in nearside amd offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes
rear silencer badly corroded
temporary repair to fuel filler pipe
tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test
Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
covers on outer sills
heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components
nearside rear seat folded down
play in nearside amd offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes
rear silencer badly corroded
temporary repair to fuel filler pipe
tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all rear suspension corroded,fuel filler pipe corroded possible leak?
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all rear suspension corroded,fuel filler pipe corroded possible leak?
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
deterioration on fuel tank filler neck
deterioration on handbrake cable secureing brackets
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes and nuts
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
deterioration on exhaust system
deterioration on front number plate
deterioration on hand brake cable guides
deterioration on some brake pipe nuts on rear of car
slight wear in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
deterioration on front number plate
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
deterioration on front number plate
n/s front indicator lamp lens damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight deterioration on front number plate
slight movement in rear anti roll bar drop links
slight movement in all four anti roll bar drop links
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight movement in all four anti roll bar drop links
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T783 JRL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 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 T783 JRL, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T783 JRL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1999.
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