
Subaru Impreza
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc
R57 GCGMOT history
R57 GCG is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 9 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 155,063 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,676 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R57 GCG
- 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
- 9 Jul 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R57 GCG was last recorded at 155,063 miles on 4 Jun 2022, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 154,330 miles · 17 May 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 733 miles
- Average per year
- 4,676 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 155,063 miles
- 2019 – 154,330 miles
- 2018 – 153,338 miles
- 2017 – 152,286 miles
- 2016 – 145,286 miles
- 2015 – 138,118 miles
- 2014 – 133,679 miles
- 2013 – 130,168 miles
- 2012 – 126,292 miles
- 2011 – 121,124 miles
- 2010 – 115,366 miles
- 2009 – 108,171 miles
- 2008 – 100,568 miles
- 2007 – 91,225 miles
- 2006 – 78,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,063 miles (+733)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 155,063 miles
- Test number
- 384263162610
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass154,330 miles (+992)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 154,330 miles
- Test number
- 423228963391
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlightly noisy exhaust
Pass153,338 miles (+1,052)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 153,338 miles
- Test number
- 653218331592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,286 miles (+7,000)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 152,286 miles
- Test number
- 235487088427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,286 miles (+7,168)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 145,286 miles
- Test number
- 500949705010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,118 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 138,118 miles
- Test number
- 145465565472
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail138,118 miles (+4,439)2 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,118 miles
- Test number
- 865869055060
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass133,679 miles (+3,511)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 133,679 miles
- Test number
- 175138954067
- NoteCan not check ,outer door sills trims fitted
- NoteO/s/f shock starting to weep oil
- NoteRear axle leaking oil
Pass130,168 miles (+3,876)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 130,168 miles
- Test number
- 549129833093
- NoteFront drop links and rear drop links worn
- NoteInner and outer sills rusty
- NoteRear brake pipes rusty
- NoteRear exhaust clamp corroded
Pass126,292 miles (+5,168)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 126,292 miles
- Test number
- 856917232076
- NoteBoth front wiper blades split on ends
- NoteCan not check outer door sills trims fitted
- NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
Pass121,124 miles (+5,758)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 121,124 miles
- Test number
- 166810341415
- NotePlastic trims covering outer sills
Pass115,366 miles (+7,195)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 115,366 miles
- Test number
- 184618940414
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass108,171 miles (+7,603)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 108,171 miles
- Test number
- 690166839062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,568 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 100,568 miles
- Test number
- 533396658064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail100,568 miles (+9,343)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,568 miles
- Test number
- 773146958046
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,225 miles (+12,355)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 91,225 miles
- Test number
- 150341457022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
Pass78,870 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 78,870 miles
- Test number
- 823678246040
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about R57 GCG
- Does R57 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R57 GCG expired on 3 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R57 GCG?
- The MOT on R57 GCG expired on 3 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R57 GCG done?
- R57 GCG was recorded at 155,063 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2022, an average of 4,676 miles a year.
- Has R57 GCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R57 GCG has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2015.
- Has the mileage on R57 GCG 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 R57 GCG find?
- R57 GCG passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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