MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
central to rear exhast silencer flange corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower edge of winscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp assembly damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower edge of winscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system starting to corrode
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system starting to corrode
engine pan fitted
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear exhaust joints corroded
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GK08 XLB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 GK08 XLB, 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 GK08 XLB registered?
GK08 XLB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 April 2008.
Is GK08 XLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for GK08 XLB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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