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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S98 JPOMOT history

S98 JPO is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

S98 JPO red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
149,204 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2016
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 JPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 JPO was last recorded at 149,204 miles on 6 Jun 2016, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,028 miles · 10 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2016 – 149,204 miles
  • 2015 – 149,028 miles
  • 2012 – 145,425 miles
  • 2011 – 141,661 miles
  • 2010 – 132,142 miles
  • 2008 – 126,202 miles
  • 2007 – 120,814 miles
  • 2006 – 113,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Both rear brake pipes kinked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    218218153384
    • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    187226896227
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    120976539864
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    325459418722
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear o/s/r n/s/r chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    868116166294
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear o/s/r n/s/r chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    280473249119
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes kinked

  7. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    907323990761
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes kinked
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust leaking

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751435353136
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes kinked

  9. FailMileage not read4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    361975437450
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes kinked

  10. Pass149,204 miles (+176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,204 miles
    Test number
    517867810928
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryKink in both rear brake pipes

  11. Pass149,028 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,028 miles
    Test number
    948440005189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,425 miles (+3,764)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    145,425 miles
    Test number
    199464152285
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes kinked

  13. Pass141,661 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    505523101219
    • NoteRear brake pipe kinked

  14. Fail141,661 miles (+9,519)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    928386591166
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake pipe kinked

  15. Pass132,142 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,142 miles
    Test number
    263611840452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,060 miles (+5,858)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,060 miles
    Test number
    644897230140
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass126,202 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    126,202 miles
    Test number
    781623918300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,199 miles (+5,385)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,199 miles
    Test number
    443330618433
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail120,814 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    890499977011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass120,814 miles (+6,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    994399177093
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail113,992 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,992 miles
    Test number
    152418856408
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass113,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    113,992 miles
    Test number
    781278956001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 JPO

Does S98 JPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S98 JPO expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S98 JPO?
The MOT on S98 JPO expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S98 JPO done?
S98 JPO was recorded at 149,204 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2016, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has S98 JPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 JPO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S98 JPO 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 S98 JPO find?
S98 JPO passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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