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NU58 SYF

2008 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,519 mi
Last recorded132,519 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 SYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,519 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension height adjuster not connected

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter wet posible leak

headlamp washers not working

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,922 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,342 miles

age perishing in nearside rear tyre

age perishing in offside front tyre

borderline wear in both front suspension lower arm inner rear mounting bushes....recommend visit to workshop asap

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge & age perished

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge & age perished

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,276 miles

cuts to nsr tyre in tread area. not down to or exposing cords.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NU58 SYF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NU58 SYF, 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 NU58 SYF registered?

NU58 SYF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is NU58 SYF safe to buy?

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