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HN08 UNJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,930 mi
Last recorded88,930 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 UNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,930 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 88,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,604 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 54,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,617 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 47,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 43,058 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 43,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 38,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 35,504 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 32,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 26,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 26,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre prematurely wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 22,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,156 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 13,769 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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HN08 UNJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN08 UNJ, 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 HN08 UNJ registered?

HN08 UNJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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