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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,994 cc

L49 RKWMOT history

L49 RKW is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 18 Mar 2014. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
77,871 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 RKW was last recorded at 77,871 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2021: 75,095 miles, lower than 168,733 miles on 5 Jun 2019.

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
77,419 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
452 miles
Average per year
1,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,871 miles
  • 2022 – 77,419 miles
  • 2021 – 75,110 miles
  • 2019 – 168,733 miles
  • 2018 – 69,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,871 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))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.

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,871 miles (+452)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,871 miles
    Test number
    742546271226
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass77,419 miles (+2,309)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    222224269179
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,110 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    698935957045
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,095 miles (-93,638)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    453756343530
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,733 miles (+98,982)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,733 miles
    Test number
    916215671523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    579954982479
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pads wearing thin

  7. Fail69,732 km (+1,664)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,732 km
    Test number
    625877575280
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns aim incorrect. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam ns main beam inoperative (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding nsr brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing no rear fog lamp fitted. (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing screen. ns is split and os rubber is missing. (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr brake pad getting low. (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass68,068 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,068 km
    Test number
    225353704340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,065 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,065 km
    Test number
    148093904350
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about L49 RKW

Does L49 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L49 RKW expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L49 RKW?
The MOT on L49 RKW expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L49 RKW done?
L49 RKW was recorded at 77,871 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 1,257 miles a year.
Has L49 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 RKW has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L49 RKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L49 RKW find?
L49 RKW passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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