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R88 DOS

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,495 mi
Last recorded96,495 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DOS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 96,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,384 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,716 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,709 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,867 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 79,867 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,908 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 73,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 62,721 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,529 miles

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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R88 DOS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R88 DOS, 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 R88 DOS registered?

R88 DOS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is R88 DOS safe to buy?

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