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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T689 RPGMOT history

T689 RPG is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
150,153 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T689 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T689 RPG was last recorded at 150,153 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 10,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,973 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
10,180 miles
Average per year
5,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,153 miles
  • 2022 – 139,973 miles
  • 2021 – 126,754 miles
  • 2020 – 122,456 miles
  • 2018 – 118,114 miles
  • 2017 – 108,448 miles
  • 2016 – 103,725 miles
  • 2015 – 98,515 miles
  • 2014 – 92,765 miles
  • 2013 – 87,159 miles
  • 2012 – 81,566 miles
  • 2011 – 75,318 miles
  • 2010 – 70,330 miles
  • 2009 – 64,198 miles
  • 2008 – 58,209 miles
  • 2007 – 52,363 miles
  • 2006 – 47,410 miles
  • 2005 – 42,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,153 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under side corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,153 miles (+10,180)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,153 miles
    Test number
    853041862683
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,973 miles (+13,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,973 miles
    Test number
    979647631165
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  3. Pass126,754 miles (+4,298)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,754 miles
    Test number
    318131438228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  4. Pass122,456 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,456 miles
    Test number
    636461334507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,449 miles (+4,335)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,449 miles
    Test number
    458635555572
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working no button (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle missing rear seat belt stock (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working drivers side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn passenger rear arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,114 miles (+9,666)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    775012057352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,448 miles (+4,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    683681344926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass103,725 miles (+5,210)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,725 miles
    Test number
    230459907384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear ride height low.
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers have poor damping effect (bouncy).
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass98,515 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    808557495182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail98,415 miles (+5,650)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    696448485110
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil Leak from gearbox

  11. Pass92,765 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    219109484422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,594 miles (+5,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    756557874192
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass87,159 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    949497173175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail87,113 miles (+5,547)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    335135573102
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,566 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    826860982140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,318 miles (+4,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    227512491113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,330 miles (+6,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    270021700218
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass64,198 miles (+5,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    490920219246
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass58,209 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    204640328243
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass52,363 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,363 miles
    Test number
    742824517240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,410 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    363368206452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    892354235249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T689 RPG

Does T689 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T689 RPG expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T689 RPG?
The MOT on T689 RPG expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T689 RPG done?
T689 RPG was recorded at 150,153 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 5,916 miles a year.
Has T689 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T689 RPG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T689 RPG 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 T689 RPG find?
T689 RPG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust noisy; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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