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P778 LRX

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 99,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 99,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 89,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,557 miles

Bolt missing on front exhaust pipe

Bracket on rear exhaust broken

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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P778 LRX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P778 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 P778 LRX registered?

P778 LRX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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