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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T312 LAFMOT history

T312 LAF is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,218 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T312 LAF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T312 LAF was last recorded at 133,218 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2007: 1,410 miles, lower than 55,969 miles on 1 Sept 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,196 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,218 miles
  • 2017 – 126,788 miles
  • 2016 – 119,915 miles
  • 2015 – 110,852 miles
  • 2014 – 100,909 miles
  • 2013 – 92,613 miles
  • 2012 – 84,071 miles
  • 2011 – 79,425 miles
  • 2010 – 75,095 miles
  • 2009 – 72,001 miles
  • 2007 – 64,452 miles
  • 2006 – 55,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,218 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Both front brake hoses insecure
  • AdvisoryRear Both rear brake hoses and secure offside brake hoseincorrectly rooted

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.

  • SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,218 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,218 miles
    Test number
    451148685352
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front brake hoses insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear brake hoses and secure offside brake hoseincorrectly rooted

  2. Fail133,196 miles (+6,408)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,196 miles
    Test number
    292777468574
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component insecure Inner wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass126,788 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,788 miles
    Test number
    545586350586
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

  4. Fail126,786 miles (+6,871)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    591651852325
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

  5. Pass119,915 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,915 miles
    Test number
    893472405570
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

  6. Fail119,911 miles (+9,059)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,911 miles
    Test number
    348342531173
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

  7. Pass110,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,852 miles
    Test number
    916256085006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  8. Fail110,852 miles (+9,943)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,852 miles
    Test number
    918036085066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  9. Pass100,909 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,909 miles
    Test number
    147447774463
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail100,909 miles (+8,296)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,909 miles
    Test number
    169517174483
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass92,613 miles (+8,542)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    117918163465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,071 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,071 miles
    Test number
    117934282074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,425 miles (+4,330)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    757554581092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear sill lip creased

  14. Pass75,095 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    730405150087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake disc's corroded where vehicle has been laid up

  15. Fail75,095 miles (+3,094)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    491195450037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake disc's corroded where vehicle has been laid up

  16. Pass72,001 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    191022989083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,452 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    320962807362
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  18. Fail1,410 miles (-54,559)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,410 miles
    Test number
    463632207414
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  19. Pass55,969 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,969 miles
    Test number
    860874446247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bulge on inner side of nearside rear tyre

Questions about T312 LAF

Does T312 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T312 LAF is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T312 LAF?
The MOT on T312 LAF is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T312 LAF done?
T312 LAF was recorded at 133,218 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has T312 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T312 LAF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T312 LAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T312 LAF find?
T312 LAF passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front both front brake hoses insecure; rear both rear brake hoses and secure offside brake hoseincorrectly rooted.

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