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SA58 BYK

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 BYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,021 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,924 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,476 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly worn inner edge

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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SA58 BYK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA58 BYK, 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 SA58 BYK registered?

SA58 BYK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is SA58 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 BYK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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