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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T597 SMVMOT history

T597 SMV is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
148,999 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 SMV
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 SMV was last recorded at 148,999 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2010: 41,684 miles, lower than 114,973 miles on 24 Jun 2009.

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
148,865 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
4,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,999 miles
  • 2021 – 148,865 miles
  • 2020 – 148,716 miles
  • 2015 – 148,243 miles
  • 2014 – 144,823 miles
  • 2013 – 139,695 miles
  • 2012 – 134,981 miles
  • 2011 – 132,893 miles
  • 2010 – 41,684 miles
  • 2009 – 114,973 miles
  • 2008 – 104,932 miles
  • 2007 – 94,181 miles
  • 2006 – 77,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,999 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak from coolant bottle

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,999 miles (+134)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,999 miles
    Test number
    461039481044
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from coolant bottle
  2. Pass148,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,865 miles
    Test number
    340296615729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail148,861 miles (+145)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,861 miles
    Test number
    945460769297
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass148,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,716 miles
    Test number
    135556505412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,716 miles (+473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,716 miles
    Test number
    705185033873
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  6. Pass148,243 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    265497165407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    144,823 miles
    Test number
    288823164437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,823 miles (+5,128)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,823 miles
    Test number
    317516754126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass139,695 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    139,695 miles
    Test number
    648580153190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,981 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,981 miles
    Test number
    986289452115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,893 miles (+91,209)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,893 miles
    Test number
    768331361132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,684 miles (-73,289)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    914535660122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,973 miles (+10,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,973 miles
    Test number
    802095979197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,932 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,932 miles
    Test number
    453718778185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,905 miles (+10,724)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    824972978101
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass94,181 miles (+16,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,181 miles
    Test number
    543069067154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    760673776122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T597 SMV

Does T597 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T597 SMV expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T597 SMV?
The MOT on T597 SMV expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T597 SMV done?
T597 SMV was recorded at 148,999 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 4,406 miles a year.
Has T597 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 SMV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T597 SMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T597 SMV find?
T597 SMV passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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