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YB08 WNO

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,261 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 112,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 82,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,115 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,454 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,575 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,929 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,078 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,629 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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YB08 WNO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 YB08 WNO, 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 YB08 WNO registered?

YB08 WNO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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