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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T688 VHOMOT history

T688 VHO is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 206,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
206,058 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 VHO was last recorded at 206,058 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,466 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
7,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,058 miles
  • 2021 – 203,466 miles
  • 2020 – 201,087 miles
  • 2019 – 198,223 miles
  • 2018 – 195,054 miles
  • 2017 – 192,046 miles
  • 2016 – 179,233 miles
  • 2015 – 174,937 miles
  • 2014 – 168,234 miles
  • 2012 – 154,291 miles
  • 2011 – 144,250 miles
  • 2010 – 132,021 miles
  • 2009 – 118,866 miles
  • 2008 – 105,030 miles
  • 2007 – 94,541 miles
  • 2006 – 83,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,058 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear general underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,058 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    206,058 miles
    Test number
    865215272154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass203,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    203,466 miles
    Test number
    696826199712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear general underbody corrosion

  3. Fail203,466 miles (+2,379)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,466 miles
    Test number
    781433686000
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear general underbody corrosion

  4. Pass201,087 miles (+2,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,087 miles
    Test number
    686876458291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass198,223 miles (+3,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,223 miles
    Test number
    454260708013
    • AdvisorySurface rust to rear subframe

  6. Pass195,054 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,054 miles
    Test number
    938512265276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,046 miles (+12,813)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    192,046 miles
    Test number
    993745781366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,233 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    179,233 miles
    Test number
    233389502043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail179,231 miles (+4,294)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,231 miles
    Test number
    605337186270
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass174,937 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    174,937 miles
    Test number
    117437865136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,234 miles (+13,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    168,234 miles
    Test number
    938051774149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass154,291 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    154,291 miles
    Test number
    337467562092
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS LOW
    • NoteREAR SILENCER VERY RUSTY
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION LOW
    • NoteWEAR IN N/S END OF STEERING RACK

  13. Fail154,291 miles (+10,041)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,291 miles
    Test number
    405397762094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS LOW
    • NoteREAR SILENCER VERY RUSTY
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION LOW
    • NoteWEAR IN N/S END OF STEERING RACK

  14. Pass144,250 miles (+12,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    144,250 miles
    Test number
    116122661455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,021 miles (+13,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    132,021 miles
    Test number
    751622860009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,866 miles (+13,836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,866 miles
    Test number
    401941379035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,030 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,030 miles
    Test number
    432809848068
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass105,030 miles (+10,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,030 miles
    Test number
    850759448002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass94,541 miles (+10,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    334324057036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    170302086425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T688 VHO

Does T688 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T688 VHO expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T688 VHO?
The MOT on T688 VHO expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T688 VHO done?
T688 VHO was recorded at 206,058 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 7,392 miles a year.
Has T688 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 VHO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T688 VHO 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 T688 VHO find?
T688 VHO passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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