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KDZ 988

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,129 mi
Last recorded74,129 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDZ 988
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,918 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,613 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,116 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 55,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,227 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,051 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 23,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,256 miles

Sill covers fitted

Both front tyres scrubbed

Front discs worn and scored

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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KDZ 988 is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KDZ 988, 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 KDZ 988 registered?

KDZ 988 is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KDZ 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDZ 988 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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