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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T989 RTLMOT history

T989 RTL is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
157,686 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T989 RTL
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 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T989 RTL was last recorded at 157,686 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 13,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,988 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13,698 miles
Average per year
7,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,686 miles
  • 2022 – 143,988 miles
  • 2021 – 131,279 miles
  • 2020 – 118,102 miles
  • 2019 – 108,203 miles
  • 2018 – 101,320 miles
  • 2017 – 95,969 miles
  • 2016 – 89,873 miles
  • 2015 – 82,486 miles
  • 2014 – 74,142 miles
  • 2013 – 64,112 miles
  • 2012 – 58,834 miles
  • 2011 – 55,919 miles
  • 2010 – 52,992 miles
  • 2009 – 49,327 miles
  • 2008 – 45,206 miles
  • 2007 – 40,697 miles
  • 2006 – 36,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner panels corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,686 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    541004539889
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner panels corroded

  2. Fail157,686 miles (+13,698)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    347675422192
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner panels corroded

  3. Pass143,988 miles (+12,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    892661576565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,279 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,279 miles
    Test number
    593496435811
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail131,279 miles (+13,177)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,279 miles
    Test number
    665228581382
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass118,102 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    267574258754
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

  7. Fail118,102 miles (+9,899)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    140480912786
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

  8. Pass108,203 miles (+6,883)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,203 miles
    Test number
    804519824201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,320 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,320 miles
    Test number
    741719103230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,969 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    490709729043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    622923147691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,873 miles (+7,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    558337639041
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass82,486 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    634294680725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,142 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,142 miles
    Test number
    819343524229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,112 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    707728613230
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass64,112 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    825858213271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,834 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,834 miles
    Test number
    907167922223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,919 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    586603411248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,992 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,992 miles
    Test number
    461261510231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,327 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,327 miles
    Test number
    372055519409
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass49,327 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,327 miles
    Test number
    810185519206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,206 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    494495128275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,697 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,697 miles
    Test number
    392024817297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,929 miles
    Test number
    430152426234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T989 RTL

Does T989 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T989 RTL expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T989 RTL?
The MOT on T989 RTL expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T989 RTL done?
T989 RTL was recorded at 157,686 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 7,031 miles a year.
Has T989 RTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T989 RTL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T989 RTL 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 T989 RTL find?
T989 RTL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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