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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S48 RYBMOT history

S48 RYB is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

S48 RYB red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,749 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 RYB
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 RYB was last recorded at 159,749 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,628 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,121 miles
Average per year
3,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,749 miles
  • 2024 – 157,628 miles
  • 2023 – 155,374 miles
  • 2022 – 150,901 miles
  • 2021 – 147,455 miles
  • 2020 – 140,764 miles
  • 2019 – 135,482 miles
  • 2017 – 135,430 miles
  • 2016 – 134,376 miles
  • 2015 – 133,012 miles
  • 2014 – 132,462 miles
  • 2012 – 119,402 miles
  • 2011 – 118,230 miles
  • 2010 – 115,737 miles
  • 2009 – 111,579 miles
  • 2008 – 107,189 miles
  • 2007 – 102,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,749 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower the underneath of vehicle has some surface corrosion advise to wax oil
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,749 miles (+2,121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,749 miles
    Test number
    323367493862
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower the underneath of vehicle has some surface corrosion advise to wax oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass157,628 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,628 miles
    Test number
    860002234007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,374 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,374 miles
    Test number
    202580830871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,901 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,901 miles
    Test number
    813066965747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,455 miles (+6,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,455 miles
    Test number
    914075470685
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass140,764 miles (+5,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,764 miles
    Test number
    371785342819
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass135,482 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,482 miles
    Test number
    370621602180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,430 miles
    Test number
    776189932428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,430 miles (+1,054)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,430 miles
    Test number
    318662740889
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass134,376 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,376 miles
    Test number
    476705431454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,283 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    399620268575
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  12. Fail134,283 miles (+94)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    770158332598
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Fail134,189 miles (+1,177)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    547030498806
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  14. Fail133,012 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,012 miles
    Test number
    176908295195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass133,012 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,012 miles
    Test number
    255278195475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,462 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    307222814236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,402 miles (+1,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    629874302344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass118,230 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    319153681432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,737 miles
    Test number
    764947300253
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail115,737 miles (+4,158)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,737 miles
    Test number
    932562900235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass111,579 miles (+4,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,579 miles
    Test number
    524372129205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass107,189 miles (+4,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    460851028141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass102,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    114982527111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S48 RYB

Does S48 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 RYB is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S48 RYB?
The MOT on S48 RYB is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 RYB done?
S48 RYB was recorded at 159,749 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,060 miles a year.
Has S48 RYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 RYB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S48 RYB 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 S48 RYB find?
S48 RYB passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; lower the underneath of vehicle has some surface corrosion advise to wax oil; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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