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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc

L16 WRXMOT history

L16 WRX is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 9 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

L16 WRX silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
156,288 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 WRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 WRX was last recorded at 156,288 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,269 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,288 miles
  • 2022 – 156,269 miles
  • 2019 – 156,242 miles
  • 2015 – 156,221 miles
  • 2011 – 148,415 miles
  • 2010 – 140,182 miles
  • 2009 – 127,134 miles
  • 2008 – 121,979 miles
  • 2007 – 111,752 miles
  • 2006 – 100,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,288 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,288 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,288 miles
    Test number
    582982180568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,269 miles (+27)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,269 miles
    Test number
    566878935720
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass156,242 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,242 miles
    Test number
    445374814341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,237 miles (+16)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,237 miles
    Test number
    134289426438
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass156,221 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    851695839716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,415 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    739975801317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,182 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    140,182 miles
    Test number
    461883890249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,375 miles (+12,241)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,375 miles
    Test number
    172678560295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass127,134 miles (+5,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,134 miles
    Test number
    664639139229
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  10. Pass121,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    334341528256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail121,979 miles (+10,227)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    341338818452
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass111,752 miles (+814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    111,752 miles
    Test number
    301622927286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail110,938 miles (+10,615)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,938 miles
    Test number
    603643997119
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass100,323 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    561548696114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about L16 WRX

Does L16 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 WRX expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 WRX?
The MOT on L16 WRX expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 WRX done?
L16 WRX was recorded at 156,288 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 3,350 miles a year.
Has L16 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 WRX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 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 L16 WRX find?
L16 WRX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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