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Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S85 COJMOT history

S85 COJ is a green petrol Subaru Impreza Sport AWD first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

S85 COJ green Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
178,385 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 COJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza Sport AWD
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 COJ was last recorded at 178,385 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 4,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,111 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,274 miles
Average per year
7,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,385 miles
  • 2021 – 174,111 miles
  • 2020 – 162,802 miles
  • 2019 – 154,072 miles
  • 2018 – 149,874 miles
  • 2017 – 146,561 miles
  • 2016 – 144,161 miles
  • 2015 – 140,738 miles
  • 2014 – 134,735 miles
  • 2013 – 127,264 miles
  • 2012 – 116,269 miles
  • 2011 – 111,293 miles
  • 2010 – 100,703 miles
  • 2008 – 85,129 miles
  • 2007 – 68,969 miles
  • 2006 – 57,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,385 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,385 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    178,385 miles
    Test number
    863631919273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,111 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,111 miles
    Test number
    198334858559
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides corroding and metal becoming soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail174,111 miles (+11,309)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,111 miles
    Test number
    275818983894
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides corroding and metal becoming soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass162,802 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,802 miles
    Test number
    177813470819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail162,802 miles (+8,730)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,802 miles
    Test number
    301839710824
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass154,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,072 miles
    Test number
    670649643298
    • AdvisorySmall scratches to front screen [advice]

  7. Fail154,072 miles (+26)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,072 miles
    Test number
    828312532912
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall scratches to front screen [advice]

  8. Fail154,046 miles (+4,172)5 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    588186891617
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryScratches to screen

  9. Pass149,874 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,874 miles
    Test number
    941927110297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,561 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,561 miles
    Test number
    297203712757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,161 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    144,161 miles
    Test number
    371855681877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,738 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    140,738 miles
    Test number
    449364625063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,735 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    209995624071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,264 miles (+10,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,264 miles
    Test number
    235067543074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass116,269 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,269 miles
    Test number
    747844422035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,260 miles (+4,967)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,260 miles
    Test number
    459340522024
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass111,293 miles (+10,590)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    599389541074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside wing mirror glass missing
    • NoteOffside front fog light lense slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside rear bumper corner requires attention soon
    • NoteRear diff damp
    • NoteRear diff noisy

  18. Pass100,703 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    134164630453
    • NoteExhaust corroding front + centre

  19. Fail100,703 miles (+15,574)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    923853030018
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroding front + centre

  20. Pass85,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,129 miles
    Test number
    390168138306
    • NoteRear silencer skin corroded + rear tyres getting low

  21. Fail85,129 miles (+16,160)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,129 miles
    Test number
    373458738329
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRear silencer skin corroded + rear tyres getting low

  22. Pass68,969 miles (+11,162)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    302419497283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in wiper linkage

  23. Pass57,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    732286186250
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit + backbox skin corroded

Questions about S85 COJ

Does S85 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 COJ expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 COJ?
The MOT on S85 COJ expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 COJ done?
S85 COJ was recorded at 178,385 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 7,177 miles a year.
Has S85 COJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 COJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S85 COJ 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 S85 COJ find?
S85 COJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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