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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T289 HTRMOT history

T289 HTR is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,886 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 HTR
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 HTR was last recorded at 104,886 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 6,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,680 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,206 miles
Average per year
2,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,886 miles
  • 2025 – 98,680 miles
  • 2024 – 94,496 miles
  • 2023 – 93,332 miles
  • 2022 – 92,654 miles
  • 2021 – 91,487 miles
  • 2020 – 90,382 miles
  • 2019 – 86,541 miles
  • 2018 – 82,547 miles
  • 2017 – 78,403 miles
  • 2016 – 74,456 miles
  • 2015 – 71,110 miles
  • 2014 – 66,805 miles
  • 2013 – 62,698 miles
  • 2012 – 58,188 miles
  • 2011 – 57,241 miles
  • 2010 – 56,771 miles
  • 2009 – 56,161 miles
  • 2008 – 53,642 miles
  • 2007 – 50,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,886 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,886 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    939794510728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,680 miles (+4,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    319213402971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Spring cup slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Spring cup slightly corroded

  3. Pass94,496 miles (+1,164)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    871181341859
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,332 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    987849104239
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail93,332 miles (+678)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    450887645922
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass92,654 miles (+1,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    920935305161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,487 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,487 miles
    Test number
    303581694221
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail91,487 miles (+1,105)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,487 miles
    Test number
    654847597151
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,382 miles (+3,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    227209680071
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    701468968162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,541 miles (+3,994)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    803154882373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass82,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    519458586476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail82,547 miles (+4,144)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    708426904590
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

  14. Pass78,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    864646902133
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on the edges

  15. Fail78,403 miles (+3,947)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    956244329729
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on the edges

  16. Pass74,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    242005658060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,456 miles (+3,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    277591337873
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass71,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    777982525031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail71,110 miles (+4,305)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    875952025003
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre distorted
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is distorted,and worn on the inner edge

  20. Pass66,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    957961824016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,805 miles (+4,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    645210524014
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass62,698 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,698 miles
    Test number
    637501223023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,188 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    877761012078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,241 miles (+470)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    987341811024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBelly pan fitted unable to fully inspect bottom of the engine
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded but not seriously weakwnwd

  25. Pass56,771 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    300134010059
    • NoteBoth front tyres, treads worn outer edges. N/S/F on depth warning markers.

  26. Fail56,768 miles (+607)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    460362310043
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass56,161 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,161 miles
    Test number
    132686919458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,642 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,642 miles
    Test number
    700926918037
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split
    • NoteStone damage screen

  29. Fail53,642 miles (+3,276)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,642 miles
    Test number
    731026318032
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split
    • NoteStone damage screen

  30. Pass50,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,366 miles
    Test number
    751929417014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T289 HTR

Does T289 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T289 HTR is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T289 HTR?
The MOT on T289 HTR is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T289 HTR done?
T289 HTR was recorded at 104,886 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 2,844 miles a year.
Has T289 HTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 HTR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T289 HTR 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 T289 HTR find?
T289 HTR passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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