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SL58 XOJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,724 mi
Last recorded117,724 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 XOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 104,249 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 103,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 93,248 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 93,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,009 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,364 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,959 miles

both headlamp beam images deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,169 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SL58 XOJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XOJ, 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 SL58 XOJ registered?

SL58 XOJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is SL58 XOJ safe to buy?

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