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R743 XBT

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,524 mi
Last recorded149,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 149,411 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 149,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 149,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 149,362 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 134,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 134,998 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 122,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 May 2011 98,479 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all four tyres getting low on tread.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 98,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all four tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,169 miles

ALL TYRES ARE GETTING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S/F STEERING RACK END.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,675 miles

Front brake discs moderately corroded & lipped on inner faces

Front bumper lower brackets not clipped in place

N/s/f wiper starting to split

O/s/f washer jet slightly weak

Slight play observed in o/s/f track rod

Pass 2 May 2008 74,079 miles

rear both pads wearing thin

slight judder at front brakes

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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R743 XBT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R743 XBT, 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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R743 XBT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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