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RV58 EHC

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 EHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 127,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 127,391 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

central exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust hanger defective

Pass 3 Nov 2022 122,922 miles

General age related corrosion to exhaust, rear subframe and side sills

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 122,772 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery earth cable loose at terminal

Exhaust badly corroded at flange (cental to rear)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 118,773 miles

Advise a brake fluid change soon

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

The brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge

The rear exhaust heat shield is insecure at the front

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,437 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 115,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower front screen has stone damage

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

fuel tank heat shield loose corroded at mount

Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 95,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 85,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,833 miles

Rear Seat belts not checked (Dog Guard Fitted)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,731 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,923 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,137 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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RV58 EHC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV58 EHC, 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 RV58 EHC registered?

RV58 EHC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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