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SO57 EBJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 EBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 67,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,314 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,348 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,905 miles

brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn on inside edge

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,426 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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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SO57 EBJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO57 EBJ, 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 SO57 EBJ registered?

SO57 EBJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SO57 EBJ safe to buy?

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