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N44 NVK

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,776 mi
Last recorded95,776 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 NVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,940 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,969 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,951 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 46,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,068 miles

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,903 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 26,177 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,890 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust deteriorating slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,929 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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N44 NVK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N44 NVK, 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 N44 NVK registered?

N44 NVK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is N44 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 NVK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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