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SK08 XEL

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,566 mi
Last recorded146,566 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XEL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 146,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 146,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 135,463 miles

All four tyre treads low.

Exhaust corroded.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,992 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,049 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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SK08 XEL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK08 XEL, 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 SK08 XEL registered?

SK08 XEL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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