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LT08 CHK

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 CHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 126,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 124,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 121,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 118,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,960 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,230 miles

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON.

THE NS INDICATOR REPEATER LAMP LENS IS BROKEN

THE NSF HEADLIGHT WASHER JET IS BROKEN

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,894 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,354 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,648 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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LT08 CHK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LT08 CHK, 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 LT08 CHK registered?

LT08 CHK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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