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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

T178 TPUMOT history

T178 TPU is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2021 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2021
Mileage
137,557 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 TPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T178 TPU was last recorded at 137,557 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2014: 113,690 miles, lower than 133,682 miles on 10 Sept 2014.

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
137,487 miles · 5 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,557 miles
  • 2019 – 137,487 miles
  • 2017 – 137,266 miles
  • 2016 – 136,129 miles
  • 2015 – 135,165 miles
  • 2014 – 113,690 miles
  • 2013 – 126,606 miles
  • 2012 – 119,661 miles
  • 2011 – 114,420 miles
  • 2010 – 109,610 miles
  • 2009 – 103,300 miles
  • 2008 – 95,642 miles
  • 2007 – 86,817 miles
  • 2006 – 73,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,557 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,557 miles (+70)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,557 miles
    Test number
    177903531767
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,487 miles (+221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,487 miles
    Test number
    896520768261
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass137,266 miles (+1,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,266 miles
    Test number
    401365321746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  4. Pass136,129 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,129 miles
    Test number
    672954524255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail136,123 miles (+958)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,123 miles
    Test number
    256681701860
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass135,165 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,165 miles
    Test number
    718856445912
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear disks corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats present
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre sidewall cracked

  7. Fail135,161 miles (+21,471)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,161 miles
    Test number
    573345423464
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear disks corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats present
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre sidewall cracked

  8. Pass113,690 miles (-19,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,690 miles
    Test number
    148164254245
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail133,682 miles (+7,076)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,682 miles
    Test number
    695633854252
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass126,606 miles (+6,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    126,606 miles
    Test number
    399423963493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass119,661 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,661 miles
    Test number
    476346692115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,420 miles (+4,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    577670281160
    • NoteN/S/R Anti-Roll Bar Link Rod Bush Slightly Worn

  13. Pass109,610 miles (+6,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,610 miles
    Test number
    431926290127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,300 miles (+7,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    290181399181
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass95,642 miles (+8,825)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    160769498169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,817 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    211198187419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,648 miles (+12,976)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    694811187111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low

  18. Pass73,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,672 miles
    Test number
    424892786183
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Questions about T178 TPU

Does T178 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 TPU expired on 4 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 TPU?
The MOT on T178 TPU expired on 4 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 TPU done?
T178 TPU was recorded at 137,557 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has T178 TPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 TPU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T178 TPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T178 TPU find?
T178 TPU failed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside rear outer vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; offside front lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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