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PX08 VOB

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,620 mi
Last recorded154,620 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VOB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 154,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 154,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,340 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 143,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,994 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 132,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,835 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 102,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 87,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,010 miles

Nearside rear body has damage

Nearside rear light unit has damage

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,089 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,991 miles

N/S repeater lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PX08 VOB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX08 VOB, 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 PX08 VOB registered?

PX08 VOB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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