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YT58 WSW

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 WSW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 146,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush showing wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

exhaust rusting

front shock absorbers rusting

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 146,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush showing wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

exhaust rusting

front shock absorbers rusting

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,719 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes showing wear

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread and wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,382 miles

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to show wear

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

rear brake pads may be getting worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,306 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 89,306 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,594 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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YT58 WSW is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT58 WSW, 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 YT58 WSW registered?

YT58 WSW is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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