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RX08 RNZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,967 mi
Last recorded61,967 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 RNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,967 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 50,711 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,572 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,225 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner suspension arm bush perished

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner suspension arm bush perished

rear exhausts corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,340 miles

rear exhausts corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 45,340 miles

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

rear exhausts corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,918 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,618 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,101 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,848 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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RX08 RNZ 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 RX08 RNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX08 RNZ registered?

RX08 RNZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is RX08 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 RNZ 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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