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BL08 XHJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,702 mi
Last recorded109,702 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,400 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 98,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,164 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,219 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 44,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,127 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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BL08 XHJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL08 XHJ, 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 BL08 XHJ registered?

BL08 XHJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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