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P682 LRX

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

273,974 mi
Last recorded273,974 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 273,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 268,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 264,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 261,420 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 255,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 245,529 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 230,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 220,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 206,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 193,081 miles

emissions on maximum requirements

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 29 Apr 2015 179,458 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 179,436 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 167,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 156,300 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 146,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 139,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 134,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 129,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 120,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 120,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P682 LRX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P682 LRX, 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 P682 LRX registered?

P682 LRX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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