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P598 KPY

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,900 mi
Last recorded153,900 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 KPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 153,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 144,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 135,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,696 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 129,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 122,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 115,960 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,012 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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P598 KPY is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P598 KPY, 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 P598 KPY registered?

P598 KPY is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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