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MV57 JPO

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,385 mi
Last recorded79,385 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 JPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,487 miles

Nearside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,083 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 62,983 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 62,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,884 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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MV57 JPO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV57 JPO, 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 MV57 JPO registered?

MV57 JPO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MV57 JPO safe to buy?

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