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ET57 LLM

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,289 mi
Last recorded174,289 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 LLM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2023 174,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 169,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 162,884 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 154,375 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 146,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 140,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 133,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,895 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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ET57 LLM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET57 LLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 LLM registered?

ET57 LLM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ET57 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 LLM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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