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NL08 MRU

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 MRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,083 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 106,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength iner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 92,789 miles

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 92,785 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch area excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 89,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,093 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,093 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,632 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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NL08 MRU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL08 MRU, 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 NL08 MRU registered?

NL08 MRU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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