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RV08 UWG

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,402 mi
Last recorded83,402 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 83,402 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,608 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 64,608 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,735 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 54,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 48,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,660 miles

exhaust system excessively corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 41,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system excessively corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,965 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,637 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 23,637 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 20,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 20,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,112 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 UWG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV08 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

RV08 UWG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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