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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S3 XURMOT history

S3 XUR is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

S3 XUR silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
118,086 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XUR was last recorded at 118,086 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,013 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
3,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,086 miles
  • 2022 – 117,013 miles
  • 2021 – 116,707 miles
  • 2020 – 116,443 miles
  • 2019 – 116,364 miles
  • 2017 – 115,792 miles
  • 2016 – 111,301 miles
  • 2015 – 111,274 miles
  • 2014 – 105,214 miles
  • 2013 – 95,379 miles
  • 2012 – 89,466 miles
  • 2011 – 84,510 miles
  • 2010 – 78,077 miles
  • 2009 – 72,385 miles
  • 2008 – 65,597 miles
  • 2007 – 58,183 miles
  • 2006 – 54,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,086 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corossion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive under car and leaking onto turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,086 miles (+1,073)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,086 miles
    Test number
    545059340317
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corossion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

  2. Pass117,013 miles (+306)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,013 miles
    Test number
    215533948886
    • AdvisoryAll indicators have product on lense, light intensity not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,707 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,707 miles
    Test number
    220180873364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail116,696 miles (+253)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    406309723284
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (Jacking area) and Inner sill , marked white (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,443 miles
    Test number
    848562912061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under car and leaking onto turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,443 miles (+79)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,443 miles
    Test number
    472225217651
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working on all the time (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under car and leaking onto turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,364 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    213021437254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,792 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,792 miles
    Test number
    640544995774
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail115,791 miles (+4,490)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    225548584609
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass111,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,301 miles
    Test number
    714144600199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe and middle gasket (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail111,301 miles (+27)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,301 miles
    Test number
    686199250927
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe and middle gasket (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail111,274 miles (+6,060)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    844791419197
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badley corroded both sides and holed (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass105,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    747447784235
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail105,214 miles (+9,835)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    627067884208
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass95,379 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    535613683103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail95,379 miles (+5,913)8 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    739782983170
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass89,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    597466382105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,466 miles (+4,956)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    298076282103
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass84,510 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,510 miles
    Test number
    126466281149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,077 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    303446080169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,385 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,385 miles
    Test number
    614180999148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,372 miles (+6,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    970157189168
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass65,597 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    282019788401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,183 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    960522447195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,867 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    153361276132
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail54,867 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    500691476149
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 XUR

Does S3 XUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 XUR expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 XUR?
The MOT on S3 XUR expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 XUR done?
S3 XUR was recorded at 118,086 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 3,812 miles a year.
Has S3 XUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XUR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 XUR 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 S3 XUR find?
S3 XUR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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