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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.

R57 GCG green Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass155,063 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass153,338 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,338 miles
    Test number
    653218331592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,286 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    152,286 miles
    Test number
    235487088427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,286 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,286 miles
    Test number
    500949705010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass121,124 miles (+5,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    166810341415
    • NotePlastic trims covering outer sills
  12. 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)
  13. Pass108,171 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    690166839062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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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