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Subaru Impreza

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,995 cc

40 WRXMOT history

40 WRX is a white petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 61,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

40 WRX white Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,498 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 WRX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 WRX was last recorded at 61,498 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,646 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,498 miles
  • 2025 – 60,646 miles
  • 2024 – 60,334 miles
  • 2022 – 60,046 miles
  • 2021 – 58,928 miles
  • 2020 – 58,387 miles
  • 2019 – 56,465 miles
  • 2018 – 53,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,498 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.

  • Front disc showing heat spots and minor cracking. Front pads 3/4 worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,498 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    121350741970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,646 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    464581089395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,334 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    409509523274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,046 miles (+1,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,046 miles
    Test number
    631732484125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,928 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    582306617635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    328400163717
    • AdvisoryFront disc showing heat spots and minor cracking. Front pads 3/4 worn.

  7. Fail58,387 miles (+1,922)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    157347994418
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disc showing heat spots and minor cracking. Front pads 3/4 worn.

  8. Pass56,465 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    988538045477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,987 miles
    Test number
    147409176124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,987 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,987 miles
    Test number
    996025296587
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  11. Pass81,145 km (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,145 km
    Test number
    224789064484
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner rack arm

  12. Pass76,956 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,956 km
    Test number
    311193740298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 40 WRX

What vehicle is registration 40 WRX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 WRX on a white petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 40 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 WRX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 WRX?
The MOT on 40 WRX is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 WRX done?
40 WRX was recorded at 61,498 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 939 miles a year.
Has 40 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 WRX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on 40 WRX 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 40 WRX find?
40 WRX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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