
Subaru Impreza
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
S790 AKNMOT history
S790 AKN is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,412 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 159,412 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S790 AKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S790 AKN was last recorded at 159,412 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 1,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 157,947 miles · 24 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,465 miles
- Average per year
- 5,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 159,412 miles
- 2021 – 157,947 miles
- 2019 – 154,423 miles
- 2014 – 146,911 miles
- 2013 – 137,070 miles
- 2012 – 127,379 miles
- 2011 – 111,941 miles
- 2010 – 100,992 miles
- 2009 – 90,407 miles
- 2008 – 89,339 miles
- 2007 – 88,350 miles
- 2006 – 75,890 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Vehicle has corrosion underneath but not weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,412 miles (+1,465)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,412 miles
- Test number
- 367220262156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,947 miles (+3,524)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 157,947 miles
- Test number
- 779800057548
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath but not weakened
Pass154,423 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 154,423 miles
- Test number
- 135247939999
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery terminals slightly loose
- AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath but not weakened
Fail154,388 miles (+7,477)12 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,388 miles
- Test number
- 922600028276
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on the outer sill behind side trim within 30cm of trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Electrical wiring insecure Positive and negative battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Check Engine warning light comes on intermittent vehicle first used before July 2003
- AdvisoryLow Level fuel warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom mounting bolt is loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Being 4*4 unable to spin rear wheels/check rear wheel bearings
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass146,911 miles (+9,841)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 146,911 miles
- Test number
- 289420374159
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished on inner side wall
Pass137,070 miles (+9,691)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 137,070 miles
- Test number
- 587142163102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,379 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 127,379 miles
- Test number
- 966105342143
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCver sills fitted, limited inspection
Fail127,429 miles (+50)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,429 miles
- Test number
- 388315542182
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front alloys wheels have slight buckeling
- NoteOffside wiper rubber split but clearing screen effectively
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSill covers fitted
Fail127,379 miles (+15,438)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,379 miles
- Test number
- 146162942106
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCver sills fitted, limited inspection
Fail111,941 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,941 miles
- Test number
- 675871201179
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise check tyre pressures, nearsidse front looks low
- NoteVehicle only just met emission lambda limits, recommend check
Pass111,941 miles (+10,949)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 111,941 miles
- Test number
- 919831101177
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise check tyre pressures, nearsidse front looks low
- NoteVehicle only just met emission lambda limits, recommend check
Pass100,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 100,992 miles
- Test number
- 491825800148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,992 miles (+10,585)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,992 miles
- Test number
- 963145400161
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass90,407 miles (+1,068)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 90,407 miles
- Test number
- 244615609108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,339 miles (+989)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 89,339 miles
- Test number
- 852012958088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,350 miles (+12,460)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 88,350 miles
- Test number
- 601560637088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 75,890 miles
- Test number
- 494519236018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S790 AKN
- Does S790 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S790 AKN expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S790 AKN?
- The MOT on S790 AKN expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S790 AKN done?
- S790 AKN was recorded at 159,412 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 5,007 miles a year.
- Has S790 AKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S790 AKN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on S790 AKN 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 S790 AKN find?
- S790 AKN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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