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GV08 CXN

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,005 mi
Last recorded66,005 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CXN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,500 miles

Inner sills central and at rear starting to rust slightly.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,255 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 63,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of the first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,213 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to p-errish

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,157 miles

engine managent light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,012 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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GV08 CXN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 GV08 CXN, 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 GV08 CXN?

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What year was GV08 CXN registered?

GV08 CXN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GV08 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 CXN 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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