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N66 GED

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,914 mi
Last recorded52,914 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 GED
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 52,914 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 cracking badly (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,695 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 45,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 43,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,715 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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N66 GED is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N66 GED, 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 N66 GED registered?

N66 GED is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is N66 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for N66 GED shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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