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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S48 TMYMOT history

S48 TMY is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

S48 TMY blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
153,543 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 TMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 TMY was last recorded at 153,543 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2014: 46,739 miles, lower than 112,235 miles on 23 Oct 2013.

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
153,519 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,543 miles
  • 2021 – 145,738 miles
  • 2019 – 137,758 miles
  • 2018 – 132,044 miles
  • 2017 – 127,879 miles
  • 2016 – 123,636 miles
  • 2015 – 119,182 miles
  • 2014 – 46,739 miles
  • 2013 – 112,235 miles
  • 2012 – 109,245 miles
  • 2011 – 105,970 miles
  • 2010 – 101,616 miles
  • 2009 – 97,814 miles
  • 2008 – 92,962 miles
  • 2007 – 88,429 miles
  • 2006 – 85,847 miles
  • 2005 – 79,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,543 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Vehicle underside very muddy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,543 miles (+24)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,543 miles
    Test number
    414728793933
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail153,519 miles (+7,781)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,519 miles
    Test number
    323523136741
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass145,738 miles (+7,980)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,738 miles
    Test number
    495765138259
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass137,758 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,758 miles
    Test number
    646446057523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,044 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    405006151912
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside very muddy

  6. Fail131,985 miles (+4,106)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,985 miles
    Test number
    955238084682
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside very muddy

  7. Pass127,879 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,879 miles
    Test number
    485870164065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail127,716 miles (+4,080)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,716 miles
    Test number
    751513521604
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass123,636 miles (+4,454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,636 miles
    Test number
    223026040506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded end where not covered in plastic! (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn inside edges

  10. Pass119,182 miles (+72,443)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,182 miles
    Test number
    224044398314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    339813604353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail46,739 miles (-65,496)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    118580404371
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass112,235 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,235 miles
    Test number
    225416993238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,245 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,245 miles
    Test number
    635829592234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,970 miles (+4,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    535787291250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass101,616 miles (+3,802)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    214599690221
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear suspension mounting beam outer bushes worn

  17. Pass97,814 miles (+4,852)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    291466199243
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cut in tread

  18. Pass92,962 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    540231208362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,429 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    982313907336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,847 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    764608996272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    79,440 miles
    Test number
    884860695222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 TMY

Does S48 TMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 TMY expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 TMY?
The MOT on S48 TMY expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 TMY done?
S48 TMY was recorded at 153,543 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has S48 TMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 TMY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S48 TMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S48 TMY find?
S48 TMY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint.

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