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L40 OPA

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 OPA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2023 98,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,292 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 96,292 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both. at tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 85,564 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2016 83,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,464 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,478 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,458 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 16,944 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,944 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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L40 OPA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L40 OPA, 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 L40 OPA registered?

L40 OPA is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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