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LN08 EJC

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,942 mi
Last recorded66,942 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 EJC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 58,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,589 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 50,843 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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LN08 EJC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LN08 EJC, 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 LN08 EJC registered?

LN08 EJC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is LN08 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 EJC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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