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SG58 HPC

2008 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 HPC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 129,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,520 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,903 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,405 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,934 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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SG58 HPC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SG58 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG58 HPC registered?

SG58 HPC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SG58 HPC safe to buy?

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