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NL58 OLM

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,401 mi
Last recorded122,401 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 OLM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 122,401 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 119,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 116,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lefthand back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,673 miles

Front Both arm rear bushes splitting slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 44,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,475 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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NL58 OLM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NL58 OLM, 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 NL58 OLM registered?

NL58 OLM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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