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SK58 ULD

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 ULD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 121,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 78,508 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,950 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 76,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 73,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low level ajuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,449 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 48,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,954 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,141 miles

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)

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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SK58 ULD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SK58 ULD, 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 SK58 ULD registered?

SK58 ULD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is SK58 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 ULD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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