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YR08 WNG

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,744 mi
Last recorded95,744 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WNG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 86,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 78,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,818 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,745 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,202 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,731 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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YR08 WNG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YR08 WNG, 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 YR08 WNG?

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What year was YR08 WNG registered?

YR08 WNG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YR08 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 WNG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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