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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T48 RPGMOT history

T48 RPG is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 186,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,972 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 RPG
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 RPG was last recorded at 186,972 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,481 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
6,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,972 miles
  • 2025 – 186,481 miles
  • 2024 – 185,388 miles
  • 2023 – 184,561 miles
  • 2022 – 183,165 miles
  • 2020 – 183,134 miles
  • 2019 – 179,300 miles
  • 2018 – 170,338 miles
  • 2017 – 159,443 miles
  • 2016 – 148,055 miles
  • 2015 – 136,633 miles
  • 2014 – 124,544 miles
  • 2013 – 111,149 miles
  • 2012 – 99,290 miles
  • 2011 – 93,609 miles
  • 2010 – 84,883 miles
  • 2009 – 78,150 miles
  • 2008 – 71,141 miles
  • 2007 – 64,743 miles
  • 2006 – 58,529 miles
  • 2005 – 51,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll brake backing plates rusty
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  • AdvisorySuspension rustyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,972 miles (+491)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,972 miles
    Test number
    574854967887
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake backing plates rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  2. Pass186,481 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,481 miles
    Test number
    889155772426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  3. Fail186,476 miles (+1,088)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,476 miles
    Test number
    494810620521
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  4. Pass185,388 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    185,388 miles
    Test number
    423139847027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail185,362 miles (+801)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,362 miles
    Test number
    886335676415
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass184,561 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    184,561 miles
    Test number
    434876637873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail184,558 miles (+1,393)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,558 miles
    Test number
    928616444190
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass183,165 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,165 miles
    Test number
    346645547161
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail183,163 miles (+29)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,163 miles
    Test number
    115376757668
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail183,134 miles (+3,834)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,134 miles
    Test number
    811191397619
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all steering/suspension/brake components
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass179,300 miles (+8,962)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,300 miles
    Test number
    257489746257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear wing panel corroded no sharp edges
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight rear axle oil leak

  12. Pass170,338 miles (+10,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    170,338 miles
    Test number
    544241275581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake back corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass159,443 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    422920338007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  14. Fail159,443 miles (+11,388)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    917451799080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  15. Pass148,055 miles (+11,422)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    148,055 miles
    Test number
    811461915811
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass136,633 miles (+255)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,633 miles
    Test number
    889439739747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail136,378 miles (+11,834)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    925459932389
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working both units severly corroded u/s (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass124,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    739000844371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail124,544 miles (+13,395)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    148540544377
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass111,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,149 miles
    Test number
    386119523305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail111,149 miles (+11,859)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,149 miles
    Test number
    256049523398
    • FailureNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass99,290 miles (+5,681)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    915152822342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearsidxe front tyre low to ninner and outer edges
    • NoteRear inboard brakes noisy

  23. Pass93,609 miles (+8,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    599317031329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass84,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    540013630376
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail84,883 miles (+6,733)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    301883130315
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass78,150 miles (+7,009)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    594424829306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Fail71,141 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,141 miles
    Test number
    363476728385
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass71,141 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    71,141 miles
    Test number
    492436428413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass64,743 miles (+6,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,743 miles
    Test number
    452281747442
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass58,529 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    541032546345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass51,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    51,508 miles
    Test number
    473246235390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T48 RPG

Does T48 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 RPG is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 RPG?
The MOT on T48 RPG is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 RPG done?
T48 RPG was recorded at 186,972 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
Has T48 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 RPG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T48 RPG 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 T48 RPG find?
T48 RPG passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; all brake backing plates rusty, and 3 more.

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