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SL58 FLF

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,156 mi
Last recorded170,156 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 FLF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 170,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 170,155 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 141,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,932 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front and offside rear tyres close to wear indicaters

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,384 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner steering rack arms have slight play in there fixings

both rear upper suspension arms have slight play in balljoints

rear pads worn close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,918 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,866 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,573 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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SL58 FLF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL58 FLF, 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 SL58 FLF registered?

SL58 FLF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SL58 FLF safe to buy?

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