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WJ08 CSV

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive damp on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,334 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,965 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

after market exhaust fitted

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,533 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,339 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs pitted and heavily worn. Strongly advise discs are replaced soon.

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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WJ08 CSV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ08 CSV, 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 WJ08 CSV registered?

WJ08 CSV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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