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S26 RPJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,464 mi
Last recorded66,464 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 RPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,464 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts ? in tread / 2018 dot codes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 66,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts ? in tread / 2018 dot codes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Mar 2024 62,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,607 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,143 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,585 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,200 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,960 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,204 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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S26 RPJ 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 S26 RPJ, 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 S26 RPJ registered?

S26 RPJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is S26 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 RPJ 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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