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LT58 DXH

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,966 mi
Last recorded222,966 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 DXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 222,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 222,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 203,174 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 203,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 181,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 158,523 miles

exhaust blow from front joint

Fail 22 Sep 2015 158,167 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link broken (1.7.2)

exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 30 Mar 2015 150,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 137,690 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 137,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2013 111,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 111,800 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,865 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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LT58 DXH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT58 DXH, 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 LT58 DXH registered?

LT58 DXH is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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