Subaru Forester
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,000 cc
P331 STWMOT history
P331 STW is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,034 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 98,034 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P331 STW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P331 STW was last recorded at 98,034 miles on 4 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Sept 2026: 98,034 miles, lower than 136,823 miles on 7 Aug 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 136,823 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Average per year
- 1,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,034 miles
- 2025 – 136,823 miles
- 2024 – 130,283 miles
- 2022 – 128,215 miles
- 2015 – 127,134 miles
- 2014 – 125,232 miles
- 2013 – 111,019 miles
- 2012 – 102,440 miles
- 2011 – 95,081 miles
- 2010 – 86,511 miles
- 2009 – 76,672 miles
- 2008 – 74,300 miles
- 2007 – 73,100 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,034 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,034 miles (-38,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 98,034 miles
- Test number
- 674756529483
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass136,823 miles (+6,540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 136,823 miles
- Test number
- 561905484125
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,283 miles (+2,068)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 130,283 miles
- Test number
- 287424791664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,215 miles (+1,081)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 128,215 miles
- Test number
- 903135554160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,134 miles (+1,902)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,134 miles
- Test number
- 266064385411
- NoteOil leak
Pass125,232 miles (+14,213)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 125,232 miles
- Test number
- 136512534194
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering rack rubbers slightly worn and contaminated with oil
Pass111,019 miles (+8,579)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 111,019 miles
- Test number
- 488673033134
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,440 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,440 miles
- Test number
- 186027432151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,421 miles (+7,340)14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,421 miles
- Test number
- 615525622116
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass95,081 miles (+8,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 95,081 miles
- Test number
- 248409331141
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass86,511 miles (+9,839)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 86,511 miles
- Test number
- 994907540140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,672 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 76,672 miles
- Test number
- 224559449400
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/finner cv gator split
Fail76,672 miles (+2,372)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,672 miles
- Test number
- 331288949124
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/finner cv gator split
Pass74,300 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 74,300 miles
- Test number
- 251750558426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 73,100 miles
- Test number
- 193331457477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P331 STW
- Does P331 STW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P331 STW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P331 STW?
- The MOT on P331 STW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P331 STW done?
- P331 STW was recorded at 98,034 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,276 miles a year.
- Has P331 STW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P331 STW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2012.
- Has the mileage on P331 STW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P331 STW find?
- P331 STW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside corroded.
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