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Black · Petrol · 2008

S8 RRUMOT history

S8 RRU is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,949 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RRU was last recorded at 173,949 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,552 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,397 miles
Average per year
8,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,949 miles
  • 2024 – 168,552 miles
  • 2023 – 155,017 miles
  • 2022 – 140,800 miles
  • 2021 – 123,411 miles
  • 2020 – 104,390 miles
  • 2019 – 102,032 miles
  • 2018 – 97,200 miles
  • 2017 – 92,552 miles
  • 2016 – 89,561 miles
  • 2015 – 82,728 miles
  • 2013 – 70,243 miles
  • 2012 – 59,169 miles
  • 2011 – 43,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,949 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Rear brake back plates badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,949 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,949 miles
    Test number
    156758444367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,552 miles
    Test number
    542118513691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,552 miles (+13,535)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,552 miles
    Test number
    839111792382
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,017 miles (+14,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,017 miles
    Test number
    252049507891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,800 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,800 miles
    Test number
    497688488660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,798 miles (+17,387)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,798 miles
    Test number
    980025923392
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass123,411 miles (+19,021)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,411 miles
    Test number
    738720087705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,390 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    943660092519
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail104,390 miles (+2,358)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    146870373519
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    704490880659
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates badly corroded

  11. Fail102,032 miles (+4,832)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    737055118997
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates badly corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  12. Pass97,200 miles (+4,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    520947509904
    • AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp cleaning device broken

  13. Pass92,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    335456731175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,552 miles (+95)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    152965816106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Fail92,457 miles (+2,896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,457 miles
    Test number
    546170897995
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass89,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    275369737735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,561 miles (+6,833)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    836306381969
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass82,728 miles (+12,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    849742825023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    209843963040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,243 miles (+11,074)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    635163363035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass59,169 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    755045292038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,888 miles (+15,122)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    195419282494
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,766 miles
    Test number
    858322781057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 RRU

Does S8 RRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 RRU is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 RRU?
The MOT on S8 RRU is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 RRU done?
S8 RRU was recorded at 173,949 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,906 miles a year.
Has S8 RRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 RRU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 RRU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 RRU find?
S8 RRU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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