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AO08 AYE

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,859 mi
Last recorded73,859 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AYE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,859 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,111 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,027 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AO08 AYE is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 AYE, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 AYE registered?

AO08 AYE is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AO08 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 AYE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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