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SL58 XOX

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,610 mi
Last recorded84,610 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 XOX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,610 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,478 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 69,478 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,900 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 57,651 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,096 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 45,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XOX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

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

Is SL58 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 XOX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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