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SN08 OJP

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OJP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 104,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 103,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 100,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust joint in poor condition

general corrosion on suspension components

offside headlight mounts in poor condition but secure

Pass 18 May 2022 97,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 95,282 miles

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust in poor condition in places

slight pulsating from brakes

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 93,600 miles

front fog lamps not working

gearbox sump heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 89,542 miles

front brake pads appear low

front exhaust section in very poor condition

front number plate damaged

handbrake borderline pass on effort

offside headlight damaged

rear shock absorbers low damping effort

Fail 21 May 2019 89,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads appear low

front exhaust section in very poor condition

front number plate damaged

handbrake borderline pass on effort

offside headlight damaged

rear shock absorbers low damping effort

Pass 22 May 2018 85,240 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition

offside headlight damaged

Pass 23 May 2017 79,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,024 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,171 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,649 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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SN08 OJP is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SN08 OJP, 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

How do I check the history of SN08 OJP?

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What year was SN08 OJP registered?

SN08 OJP is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is SN08 OJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 OJP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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