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WJ58 XTL

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,510 mi
Last recorded110,510 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,665 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,465 miles

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

advise rear silencer joints corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,464 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

advise rear silencer joints corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,266 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 52,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,472 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,773 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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WJ58 XTL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ58 XTL, 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 WJ58 XTL registered?

WJ58 XTL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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