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P380 ECE

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,518 mi
Last recorded149,518 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 ECE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 149,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 149,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 149,518 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 149,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 149,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 149,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 149,518 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010
Pass 12 Sep 2009 135,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 129,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 127,029 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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P380 ECE is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P380 ECE, 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 P380 ECE registered?

P380 ECE is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is P380 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 ECE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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