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OU08 LSO

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 133,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 112,038 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,631 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 83,705 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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OU08 LSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OU08 LSO, 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 OU08 LSO registered?

OU08 LSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is OU08 LSO safe to buy?

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