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HV08 NXF

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,515 mi
Last recorded88,515 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 NXF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,876 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,832 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,590 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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HV08 NXF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HV08 NXF, 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

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What year was HV08 NXF registered?

HV08 NXF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HV08 NXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 NXF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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