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SB08 HVH

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,615 mi
Last recorded141,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 HVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 141,615 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 141,614 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 138,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 132,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 132,181 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,575 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,318 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust joining flanges corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2017 79,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust joining flanges corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and loose (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and loose (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit several cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,904 miles

Bumpers are damaged.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both sides rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 10 May 2012 25,978 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,771 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SB08 HVH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SB08 HVH, 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 SB08 HVH registered?

SB08 HVH is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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