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AO58 EFG

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 87,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working both low level lamps (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,806 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,454 miles

Tyres soon need renewing.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyres soon need renewing.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,913 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2012 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,093 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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AO58 EFG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AO58 EFG, 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 AO58 EFG registered?

AO58 EFG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AO58 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 EFG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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