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P599 AYG

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,813 mi
Last recorded144,813 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 AYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 144,813 miles
Fail 12 May 2014

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 138,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 134,993 miles

offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 5 Mar 2012 134,993 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2011 129,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 127,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 122,989 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 122,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 116,795 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 116,795 miles

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

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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P599 AYG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P599 AYG, 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 P599 AYG registered?

P599 AYG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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