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OY58 DRV

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 DRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,198 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door slightly damaged

Over sills fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust joints very corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,614 miles

BOTH Rear silencer joints VERY corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Door damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Over sills fitted

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 114,614 miles

BOTH Rear silencer joints VERY corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Door damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Over sills fitted

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 104,116 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,140 miles

Offside dip beam pattern deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,139 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside dip beam pattern deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,033 miles

Both front tyre`s worn on inner edge

Both rear exhaust joints corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Over sills fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,179 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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OY58 DRV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OY58 DRV, 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 OY58 DRV registered?

OY58 DRV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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