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LG08 BVP

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,984 mi
Last recorded88,984 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 BVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bush slightly perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers over outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 77,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,679 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 55,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,460 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,566 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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LG08 BVP is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG08 BVP, 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 LG08 BVP registered?

LG08 BVP is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is LG08 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 BVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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