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SG58 DTU

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,355 mi
Last recorded197,355 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 197,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 188,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,542 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 178,123 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 168,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 160,043 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 160,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 151,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 151,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,898 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 138,898 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,024 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,488 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,477 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,375 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Minor Stone Chips in Windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Minor Stone Chips in Windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,124 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,882 miles

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SG58 DTU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG58 DTU, 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 SG58 DTU registered?

SG58 DTU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SG58 DTU safe to buy?

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