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GIL 2213

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,026 mi
Last recorded118,026 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 2213
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 113,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,521 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,787 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 101,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rap round bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,504 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 55,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,868 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GIL 2213 is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GIL 2213, 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

How do I check the history of GIL 2213?

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What year was GIL 2213 registered?

GIL 2213 is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GIL 2213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 2213 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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