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FN08 RAU

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,598 miles

engine mill light on

Fail 17 Mar 2021 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine mill light on

Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 52,178 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,478 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 34,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,814 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FN08 RAU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FN08 RAU, 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 FN08 RAU registered?

FN08 RAU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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