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Subaru Impreza

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

R407 DBDMOT history

R407 DBD is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 26 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

R407 DBD green Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
137,901 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R407 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R407 DBD was last recorded at 137,901 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,589 miles · 2 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
2,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,901 miles
  • 2019 – 137,589 miles
  • 2018 – 135,836 miles
  • 2017 – 133,664 miles
  • 2016 – 131,121 miles
  • 2015 – 128,490 miles
  • 2014 – 126,177 miles
  • 2013 – 124,061 miles
  • 2012 – 120,925 miles
  • 2010 – 114,723 miles
  • 2009 – 111,364 miles
  • 2008 – 106,793 miles
  • 2007 – 102,157 miles
  • 2006 – 95,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,901 miles
  • AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion

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.

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Smell of petrol but no leak detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,901 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,901 miles
    Test number
    853388052354
    • AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion

  2. Pass137,589 miles (+1,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,589 miles
    Test number
    845218998356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded all rubber bushes worn

  3. Pass135,836 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,836 miles
    Test number
    857368087288
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

  4. Fail135,825 miles (+2,161)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,825 miles
    Test number
    298425864660
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass133,664 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,664 miles
    Test number
    822403300822
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySmell of petrol but no leak detected

  6. Fail133,614 miles (+2,493)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,614 miles
    Test number
    116336365628
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySmell of petrol but no leak detected

  7. Pass131,121 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,121 miles
    Test number
    429323476769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail131,111 miles (+2,621)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,111 miles
    Test number
    362705347313
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass128,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    427287475084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,481 miles (+2,304)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,481 miles
    Test number
    788197975043
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass126,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,177 miles
    Test number
    786049974024
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail126,167 miles (+2,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,167 miles
    Test number
    229019074064
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass124,061 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,061 miles
    Test number
    718752593056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,041 miles (+3,116)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    177847783051
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass120,925 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    348149362084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail120,913 miles (+6,190)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,913 miles
    Test number
    589998462088
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front brake discs worn

  17. Pass114,723 miles (+3,359)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    134228880163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,364 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    232789489422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres devoiding of tread on shoulders
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on lips
    • NotePower steering pump drive belt cracking

  19. Fail111,364 miles (+4,571)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    303949989172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres devoiding of tread on shoulders
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on lips
    • NotePower steering pump drive belt cracking

  20. Pass106,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    784280688135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail106,793 miles (+4,636)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    904080788112
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass102,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    162956177158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,157 miles (+6,344)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    414956077162
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass95,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    204030786116
    • NoteBoth front and rear antie roll bar links slight play.

Questions about R407 DBD

Does R407 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R407 DBD expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R407 DBD?
The MOT on R407 DBD expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R407 DBD done?
R407 DBD was recorded at 137,901 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 2,609 miles a year.
Has R407 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R407 DBD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on R407 DBD 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 R407 DBD find?
R407 DBD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: areas of general corrosion.

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