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SP58 CVZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,760 mi
Last recorded141,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 CVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 141,743 miles

Position lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,704 miles

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

engine covers & under trays obstructing view of some components

Fail 23 Feb 2016 91,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers & under trays obstructing view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,256 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,163 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,558 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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SP58 CVZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SP58 CVZ, 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 SP58 CVZ registered?

SP58 CVZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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