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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.

S729 DBD silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass165,847 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,847 miles
    Test number
    327503919878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass164,838 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    164,838 miles
    Test number
    591751532464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass114,310 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    106083432339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass99,099 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    574383930204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,859 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,859 miles
    Test number
    610431659274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,644 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    523386938186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,753 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    722395137139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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