
Subaru Impreza
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc
S729 DBDMOT history
S729 DBD is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 12 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,672 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 167,672 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2021
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S729 DBD
- 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 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S729 DBD was last recorded at 167,672 miles on 2 Jul 2021, 1,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 165,847 miles · 29 May 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 1,825 miles
- Average per year
- 5,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 167,672 miles
- 2019 – 165,847 miles
- 2017 – 164,838 miles
- 2016 – 157,471 miles
- 2015 – 147,924 miles
- 2014 – 131,859 miles
- 2013 – 121,097 miles
- 2012 – 114,310 miles
- 2011 – 108,308 miles
- 2010 – 99,099 miles
- 2009 – 93,859 miles
- 2008 – 85,644 miles
- 2007 – 82,753 miles
- 2006 – 76,806 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 106599687742
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 514053314905
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 374508964655
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass167,672 miles (+1,825)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 167,672 miles
- Test number
- 232930951628
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,847 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 165,847 miles
- Test number
- 327503919878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,843 miles (+1,005)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,843 miles
- Test number
- 925809285187
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass164,838 miles (+7,367)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 164,838 miles
- Test number
- 591751532464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,471 miles (+9,547)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 157,471 miles
- Test number
- 540525424966
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass147,924 miles (+16,065)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 147,924 miles
- Test number
- 663930042045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass131,859 miles (+10,762)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 131,859 miles
- Test number
- 567096424360
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,097 miles (+72)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 121,097 miles
- Test number
- 426236133312
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteLittle/no damping effect on all shock absorbers
- NoteRoad tyres cracking
Fail121,025 miles (+6,715)4 failures7 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,025 miles
- Test number
- 295882033385
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Note1 mounting bolt not fully tightned on drivers seat floor mount
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished,offide front inner sidewall starting to deterioate
- NoteOffside front tyre valve stem perished
- NoteRear brakes slightly binding on release then free up
Pass114,310 miles (+6,002)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 114,310 miles
- Test number
- 106083432339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,308 miles (+9,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 108,308 miles
- Test number
- 457010151213
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass99,099 miles (+5,240)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 99,099 miles
- Test number
- 574383930204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,859 miles (+8,215)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 93,859 miles
- Test number
- 610431659274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,644 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 85,644 miles
- Test number
- 523386938186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,753 miles (+5,947)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 82,753 miles
- Test number
- 722395137139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 76,806 miles
- Test number
- 223781566035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S729 DBD
- Does S729 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S729 DBD expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S729 DBD?
- The MOT on S729 DBD expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S729 DBD done?
- S729 DBD was recorded at 167,672 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2021, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
- Has S729 DBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S729 DBD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on S729 DBD 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 S729 DBD find?
- S729 DBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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