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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T986 JNGMOT history

T986 JNG is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
143,503 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 JNG
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
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 JNG was last recorded at 143,503 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2010: 72,317 miles, lower than 73,102 miles on 15 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,489 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,503 miles
  • 2021 – 138,679 miles
  • 2020 – 132,481 miles
  • 2019 – 127,654 miles
  • 2018 – 119,591 miles
  • 2017 – 113,051 miles
  • 2015 – 93,726 miles
  • 2014 – 82,043 miles
  • 2013 – 75,672 miles
  • 2010 – 72,317 miles
  • 2009 – 73,102 miles
  • 2008 – 72,844 miles
  • 2007 – 72,806 miles
  • 2006 – 69,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,503 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION LEG INNER WING/MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front shockabsorbers becoming weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,503 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,503 miles
    Test number
    694668448401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION LEG INNER WING/MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Fail143,489 miles (+4,810)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    462670596391
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION LEG INNER WING/MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass138,679 miles (+6,198)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,679 miles
    Test number
    366035762549
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,481 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    554070109322
    • AdvisoryExhaust has very slight leak
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked

  5. Pass127,654 miles (+8,063)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    350769536019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,591 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,591 miles
    Test number
    883420539541
    • AdvisoryScreen has damage to lower edge

  7. Pass113,051 miles (+19,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    833141154626
    • AdvisoryN/s/f droplink has slight play
    • AdvisoryWheelbearing slightly noisey
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked at bottom

  8. Pass93,726 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    638453909713
    • AdvisoryFront shockabsorbers becoming weak

  9. Fail93,492 miles (+11,449)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    424511969153
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront shockabsorbers becoming weak

  10. Pass82,043 miles (+88)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    279237614265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusty
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked

  11. Fail81,955 miles (+6,283)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    637939404247
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusty
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked

  12. Pass75,672 miles (+3,355)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    245234513274
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs rusty
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty next to joiner
    • NoteFront no. plate slightly discoloured
    • NoteSlight brake disc distortion detected on brake road test
    • NoteWindscreen cracked completly across bottom of screen, but not in vision

  13. Pass72,317 miles (-785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    252857600137
    • NoteSlight crack in windscreen// o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

  14. Pass73,102 miles (+258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    560055039111
    • NoteSlight crack in windscreen o/s/ corner

  15. Fail72,844 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    270208508152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass72,844 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    632178508112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    552037167000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,806 miles (+2,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    970918357072
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,949 miles
    Test number
    114508656039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T986 JNG

Does T986 JNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T986 JNG expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T986 JNG?
The MOT on T986 JNG expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T986 JNG done?
T986 JNG was recorded at 143,503 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 4,471 miles a year.
Has T986 JNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 JNG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T986 JNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T986 JNG find?
T986 JNG passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension leg inner wing/mounting area; offside front valve stem slightly damaged.

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