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Subaru Impreza

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T157 REUMOT history

T157 REU is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
130,507 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 REU
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 REU was last recorded at 130,507 miles on 6 May 2022, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2017: 121,051 miles, lower than 162,845 miles on 4 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,435 miles · 29 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,507 miles
  • 2021 – 130,435 miles
  • 2019 – 123,245 miles
  • 2018 – 121,330 miles
  • 2017 – 121,051 miles
  • 2016 – 162,845 miles
  • 2015 – 157,960 miles
  • 2014 – 154,326 miles
  • 2013 – 152,216 miles
  • 2012 – 145,489 miles
  • 2010 – 144,197 miles
  • 2009 – 142,494 miles
  • 2008 – 132,811 miles
  • 2007 – 124,493 miles
  • 2006 – 119,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,507 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,507 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    215150726740
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass130,435 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,435 miles
    Test number
    136599410383
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded

  3. Fail130,435 miles (+7,190)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,435 miles
    Test number
    765143332026
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded

  4. Pass123,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,245 miles
    Test number
    883970157592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail123,244 miles (+1,914)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,244 miles
    Test number
    105378114165
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,330 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,330 miles
    Test number
    452847024169
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing

  7. Fail121,051 miles (-41,794)14 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,051 miles
    Test number
    869659268294
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe blowing (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down at time of test

  8. Pass162,845 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    162,845 miles
    Test number
    822811988744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail162,838 miles (+4,878)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,838 miles
    Test number
    172452149418
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass157,960 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,960 miles
    Test number
    670526233217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail157,889 miles (+3,563)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,889 miles
    Test number
    755596380501
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail154,326 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,326 miles
    Test number
    379683394400
    • Repaired at testFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass154,326 miles (+2,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,326 miles
    Test number
    955103494277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass152,216 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    548668383085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,489 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    145,489 miles
    Test number
    126761792403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,197 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    144,197 miles
    Test number
    830079410200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass142,494 miles (+9,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    142,494 miles
    Test number
    892751789196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,811 miles (+8,318)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    132,811 miles
    Test number
    872123908268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass124,493 miles (+4,699)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    124,493 miles
    Test number
    344555267108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front inner cv gaiter split

  20. Pass119,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    119,794 miles
    Test number
    180826146101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T157 REU

Does T157 REU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 REU expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 REU?
The MOT on T157 REU expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 REU done?
T157 REU was recorded at 130,507 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 672 miles a year.
Has T157 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 REU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T157 REU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T157 REU find?
T157 REU passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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