MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre has side wall damage but not showing cords
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre has side wall damage but not showing cords
Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
serious oil leak from engine area
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T886 HFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 T886 HFJ, 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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What year was T886 HFJ registered?
T886 HFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 1999.
Is T886 HFJ safe to buy?
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