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SY58 RWN

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,812 mi
Last recorded81,812 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 RWN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,936 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

car under side dirty but is not a refuse to test this year

Fail 14 Oct 2013 26,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

car under side dirty but is not a refuse to test this year

Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,786 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 15,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SY58 RWN 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 77.8%.

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 SY58 RWN, 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 SY58 RWN registered?

SY58 RWN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is SY58 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 RWN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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