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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T178 BSSMOT history

T178 BSS is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 107,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
107,019 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 BSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 BSS was last recorded at 107,019 miles on 12 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,019 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,019 miles
  • 2012 – 104,848 miles
  • 2011 – 100,959 miles
  • 2010 – 94,814 miles
  • 2009 – 90,414 miles
  • 2008 – 83,588 miles
  • 2007 – 70,305 miles
  • 2006 – 55,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,019 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring not fitted correctlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody coated with corrosion inhibitorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,019 miles
    Test number
    950585307910
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated with corrosion inhibitor
  2. Fail107,019 miles (+2,171)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,019 miles
    Test number
    244310721460
    • MajorFront Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated with corrosion inhibitor
  3. Pass104,848 miles (+3,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,848 miles
    Test number
    388231512133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. Pass100,959 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    367828831109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,930 miles (+6,116)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    528031431117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  6. Fail94,814 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    543838980042
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass94,814 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    950648080033
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass90,414 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    151536599431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,588 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    101779438073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,305 miles (+14,809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    352630257050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    351132046029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 BSS

Does T178 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 BSS is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T178 BSS?
The MOT on T178 BSS is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T178 BSS done?
T178 BSS was recorded at 107,019 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,545 miles a year.
Has T178 BSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 BSS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T178 BSS 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 T178 BSS find?
T178 BSS passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside rear coil spring not fitted correctly; underbody coated with corrosion inhibitor.

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