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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

R85 KABMOT history

R85 KAB is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 28 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

R85 KAB red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
150,016 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 KAB was last recorded at 150,016 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 5,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2015: 106,531 miles, lower than 125,815 miles on 25 Nov 2014.

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
144,192 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,824 miles
Average per year
3,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,016 miles
  • 2021 – 144,192 miles
  • 2020 – 140,826 miles
  • 2019 – 138,675 miles
  • 2018 – 130,735 miles
  • 2017 – 128,546 miles
  • 2015 – 106,531 miles
  • 2014 – 125,815 miles
  • 2013 – 122,697 miles
  • 2012 – 119,367 miles
  • 2011 – 115,894 miles
  • 2010 – 112,404 miles
  • 2009 – 108,127 miles
  • 2008 – 103,684 miles
  • 2007 – 99,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,016 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,016 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,016 miles
    Test number
    896269429476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,192 miles (+3,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,192 miles
    Test number
    801323160158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,826 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,826 miles
    Test number
    366969699803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,675 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,675 miles
    Test number
    449603494418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,735 miles
    Test number
    664237215592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,735 miles (+2,189)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,735 miles
    Test number
    908784986704
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,546 miles (+22,015)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,546 miles
    Test number
    306799294137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,531 miles (-19,284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,531 miles
    Test number
    227668004472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,815 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,815 miles
    Test number
    258109624348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,730 miles (+3,033)1 dangerous15 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,730 miles
    Test number
    638272404338
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear diff cradle bushes worn
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass122,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    478762203456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,697 miles (+3,330)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    778912003326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass119,367 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,367 miles
    Test number
    999736302349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,894 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,894 miles
    Test number
    806016601305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass112,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    654391900346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,404 miles (+4,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    222361700373
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass108,127 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    142954699234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,684 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    103,684 miles
    Test number
    411465008425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,885 miles (+4,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    533399707385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail95,310 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    422758537038
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass95,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    712728637076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R85 KAB

Does R85 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 KAB expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 KAB?
The MOT on R85 KAB expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 KAB done?
R85 KAB was recorded at 150,016 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
Has R85 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 KAB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on R85 KAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R85 KAB find?
R85 KAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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