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SP08 VVZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 140,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 140,384 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,778 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured lower mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link missing (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,182 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,439 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,019 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,767 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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SP08 VVZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP08 VVZ, 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 SP08 VVZ registered?

SP08 VVZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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