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YM58 TVA

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,460 mi
Last recorded157,460 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM58 TVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 157,460 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 135,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,991 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 98,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 79,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,236 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp lense broken

Fail 11 Nov 2013 70,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front fog lamp lense broken

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,975 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YM58 TVA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YM58 TVA, 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 YM58 TVA registered?

YM58 TVA is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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