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YT08 MYO

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,851 mi
Last recorded152,851 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 MYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 152,851 miles

Underbody area heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 142,588 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Underbody structure heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 139,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 126,264 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked within tread blocks

Pass 13 May 2021 117,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 112,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 107,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,852 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,467 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,343 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 62,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,780 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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YT08 MYO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YT08 MYO, 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

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What year was YT08 MYO registered?

YT08 MYO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YT08 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 MYO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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