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N80 DJN

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,686 mi
Last recorded61,686 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 DJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,686 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 61,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Bracket broken off suspension arm (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,896 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,010 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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N80 DJN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N80 DJN, 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 N80 DJN registered?

N80 DJN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is N80 DJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 DJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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