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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S71 KRBMOT history

S71 KRB is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

S71 KRB blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
45,180 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 KRB
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
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S71 KRB was last recorded at 45,180 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,984 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,180 miles
  • 2024 – 44,984 miles
  • 2023 – 44,794 miles
  • 2022 – 44,369 miles
  • 2021 – 43,541 miles
  • 2020 – 42,619 miles
  • 2019 – 42,075 miles
  • 2018 – 41,826 miles
  • 2017 – 40,737 miles
  • 2016 – 39,639 miles
  • 2015 – 38,798 miles
  • 2013 – 37,406 miles
  • 2012 – 34,812 miles
  • 2011 – 33,819 miles
  • 2010 – 32,841 miles
  • 2009 – 31,570 miles
  • 2008 – 30,379 miles
  • 2007 – 28,951 miles
  • 2006 – 27,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail45,180 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail45,180 miles (+196)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    338263833555
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass44,984 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    728371722706
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail44,960 miles (+166)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    363816354496
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass44,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    120626834152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,794 miles (+425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    163275898595
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass44,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    960107441644
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail44,369 miles (+1)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    665827106991
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail44,368 miles (+827)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,368 miles
    Test number
    682675932800
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass43,541 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,541 miles
    Test number
    771096511162
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass42,619 miles (+544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    947317204254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,075 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    609144713346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass41,826 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    334406607959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass40,737 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,737 miles
    Test number
    738023955594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,639 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    689551857189
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  15. Fail39,635 miles (+837)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,635 miles
    Test number
    677938903660
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  16. Pass38,798 miles (+1,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    337970545223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass37,406 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,406 miles
    Test number
    469291613348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass34,812 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    868790612393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,819 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,819 miles
    Test number
    767557201378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,841 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    391549690282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,570 miles (+1,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    680614459298
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass30,379 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    361495858436
    • AdvisoryRear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass28,951 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,951 miles
    Test number
    834394957297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    272170456224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 KRB

Does S71 KRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S71 KRB expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S71 KRB?
The MOT on S71 KRB expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S71 KRB done?
S71 KRB was recorded at 45,180 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 906 miles a year.
Has S71 KRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 KRB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 KRB 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 S71 KRB find?
S71 KRB failed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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