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NL58 WYF

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,066 mi
Last recorded106,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 WYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,066 miles

covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 106,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhust heat shield loose /exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,274 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 34,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,491 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,042 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 WYF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WYF, 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 NL58 WYF registered?

NL58 WYF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is NL58 WYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 WYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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