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NK08 NZU

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 NZU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,482 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake back plates heavy corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,247 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 124,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear w/bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear w/bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,556 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,567 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,929 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,124 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 59,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,267 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,743 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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NK08 NZU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NK08 NZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK08 NZU registered?

NK08 NZU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is NK08 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK08 NZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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