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VN57 XND

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,590 mi
Last recorded115,590 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 XND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 115,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 111,127 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 111,127 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,171 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,924 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,922 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,253 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,658 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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VN57 XND is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN57 XND, 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 VN57 XND registered?

VN57 XND is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is VN57 XND safe to buy?

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