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RV08 UVO

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,761 mi
Last recorded107,761 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 UVO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,624 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERRISHING

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,605 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front suspension struts have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre 2mm on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre low on outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front drop link boots deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,148 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge, and starting to deterioate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Tyre starting to deterioate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low, front discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low, front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,568 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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RV08 UVO 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 88.9%.

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 RV08 UVO, 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 RV08 UVO registered?

RV08 UVO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is RV08 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 UVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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