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G14 DVS

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 DVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 125,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 110,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,486 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 72,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,218 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,955 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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G14 DVS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G14 DVS, 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 G14 DVS registered?

G14 DVS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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