MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
vehicle body/chassis corroded
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
both rear suspension strut turrets corroded
brake pipes heavily coated with grease
outer and inner sills corroded
all tyres perrished and worn
brake pipes coated in thick grease
brake pipes corroded at exposed end sections
exhaust corroded
inner sills corroded
rear suspension turrets corroded
both rear suspension strut turrets badly corroded
brake pipes heavily coated with thick grease
exhaust system corroded
only just met emission limits
outer and inner sills corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both rear suspension strut turrets badly corroded
brake pipes heavily coated with thick grease
exhaust system corroded
only just met emission limits
all brake pipes heavily coated with grease and underseal
both rear strut top turrets corroded
both sides inner sills corroded
front brake discs corroded
fuel pipes badly corroded and damp
nsr wheel bearing rough
only just met emission limits.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)
Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)
all brake pipes heavily coated with grease and underseal
both sides inner sills corroded
front brake discs corroded
fuel pipes badly corroded and damp
nsr wheel bearing rough
only just met emission limits.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all brake pipes covered in grease at time of test
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V788 JAT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2000 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,495 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 V788 JAT, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V788 JAT registered?
V788 JAT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2000.
Is V788 JAT safe to buy?
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