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NM08 SYG

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 SYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 135,750 miles

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,313 miles

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

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

covers fitted not all parts seen

nearside door mirror cracked but view okay

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,076 miles

Central front pipe rear flange corroded but not leaking gases

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 77,076 miles

Central front pipe rear flange corroded but not leaking gases

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,517 miles

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

all ex flanges corroded

covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all ex flanges corroded

covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,248 miles

covers fitted

flanges corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,281 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,787 miles

ALL TYRES EDGEWEAR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,787 miles

ALL TYRES EDGEWEAR

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,184 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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NM08 SYG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NM08 SYG, 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 NM08 SYG registered?

NM08 SYG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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