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SG58 HPP

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,584 mi
Last recorded73,584 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 HPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,584 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,505 miles

Exhaust joints excessively corroded but not leaking.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,797 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,893 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,795 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 HPP is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc 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 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

SG58 HPP is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SG58 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 HPP shows 15 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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