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WV58 XCN

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,758 mi
Last recorded42,758 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 XCN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 42,758 miles

emissions to clean for print out

Fail 18 May 2016 42,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

automatic headlight adjuster broken

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,481 miles

exhaust system corroded

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 14 Sep 2015 39,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,886 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

ns and osf lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes showing signs of perishment

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,407 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to both rear brake discs

nearside front lower suspension arm rear rubber mount bush starting to deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm rear rubber mount bush starting to deteriorated

parts of exhaust system deteriorated

plastic fitted to both outter sills

plastic fitted under body

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads throuigh wheels

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,523 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 129,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,523 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,192 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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WV58 XCN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV58 XCN, 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

How do I check the history of WV58 XCN?

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What year was WV58 XCN registered?

WV58 XCN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is WV58 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 XCN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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