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DK57 XNP

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 XNP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 120,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 120,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 89,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,012 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,773 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,074 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,091 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,856 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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DK57 XNP is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK57 XNP, 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 DK57 XNP registered?

DK57 XNP is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DK57 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK57 XNP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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