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SG08 PVA

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,926 mi
Last recorded109,926 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 PVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,926 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,926 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,905 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 100,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 100,794 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc scored/damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,494 miles

air con pump noisy, and has a loose bolt in belt cover/guard

rear brakes noisy when applied

Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,475 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

air con pump noisy, and has a loose bolt in belt cover/guard

rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,110 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear constant velocity gaiter damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2016 61,892 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,399 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,071 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,070 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,675 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,507 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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SG08 PVA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG08 PVA, 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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SG08 PVA is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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