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GIG 4431

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,533 mi
Last recorded158,533 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4431
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 158,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 158,524 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 155,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 152,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 149,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 142,800 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 137,630 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe/box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 136,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 130,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,618 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,937 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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GIG 4431 is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GIG 4431, 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 GIG 4431 registered?

GIG 4431 is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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