Subaru Impreza
White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc
L70 NHBMOT history
L70 NHB is a white petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,702 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 81,702 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 NHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 9 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 NHB was last recorded at 81,702 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,695 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,702 miles
- 2025 – 81,695 miles
- 2024 – 81,690 miles
- 2023 – 81,557 miles
- 2022 – 81,485 miles
- 2021 – 80,973 miles
- 2019 – 80,937 miles
- 2016 – 80,490 miles
- 2015 – 79,665 miles
- 2014 – 79,017 miles
- 2013 – 77,130 miles
- 2011 – 71,517 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areasRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
- AdvisoryFront brake pads deteriorated
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,702 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 81,702 miles
- Test number
- 924315272980
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
- AdvisoryFront brake pads deteriorated
Fail81,702 miles (+7)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,702 miles
- Test number
- 717534064210
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
- AdvisoryFront brake pads deteriorated
Pass81,695 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 81,695 miles
- Test number
- 844355271427
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,695 miles (+5)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,695 miles
- Test number
- 688155712368
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,690 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 81,690 miles
- Test number
- 808911909421
- AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,690 miles (+133)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,690 miles
- Test number
- 848067188318
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,557 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 81,557 miles
- Test number
- 254924023892
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,557 miles (+72)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,557 miles
- Test number
- 878584742254
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,485 miles (+512)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 81,485 miles
- Test number
- 218008947436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,973 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 80,973 miles
- Test number
- 272684949393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,937 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,937 miles
- Test number
- 100700733797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,490 miles (+825)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,490 miles
- Test number
- 189243452642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,665 miles (+648)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,665 miles
- Test number
- 335083705417
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front out riggers distorted
Pass79,017 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,017 miles
- Test number
- 267236734152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,986 miles (+1,856)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 78,986 miles
- Test number
- 197427404114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,130 miles (+5,613)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,130 miles
- Test number
- 346208003114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass71,517 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 71,517 miles
- Test number
- 845807851228
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear fuel pipes badly corroded
Questions about L70 NHB
- Does L70 NHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 NHB is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 NHB?
- The MOT on L70 NHB is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 NHB done?
- L70 NHB was recorded at 81,702 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 675 miles a year.
- Has L70 NHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 NHB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L70 NHB 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 L70 NHB find?
- L70 NHB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; corrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas; front direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside, and 4 more.
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