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Subaru Impreza

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T681 SASMOT history

T681 SAS is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
146,959 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T681 SAS
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
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T681 SAS was last recorded at 146,959 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2009: 81,553 miles, lower than 758,768 miles on 9 Dec 2008.

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
146,953 miles · 10 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,959 miles
  • 2022 – 145,475 miles
  • 2021 – 140,998 miles
  • 2020 – 136,840 miles
  • 2018 – 130,859 miles
  • 2017 – 124,297 miles
  • 2016 – 121,632 miles
  • 2015 – 118,354 miles
  • 2014 – 113,972 miles
  • 2013 – 109,319 miles
  • 2012 – 104,710 miles
  • 2011 – 98,336 miles
  • 2010 – 91,307 miles
  • 2009 – 81,553 miles
  • 2008 – 758,768 miles
  • 2007 – 68,470 miles
  • 2006 – 63,148 miles
  • 2005 – 57,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,959 miles
  • AdvisoryWhere previous failures on corrosion now has make-shift plates I still suspect corrosion have advised presenter.

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.

  • Rear wheel arches rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Surface rust to underside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,959 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,959 miles
    Test number
    908360754620
    • AdvisoryWhere previous failures on corrosion now has make-shift plates I still suspect corrosion have advised presenter.

  2. Fail146,953 miles (+1,478)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,953 miles
    Test number
    628074972603
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,475 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,475 miles
    Test number
    537942829210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Now plated and under sealed

  4. Fail145,460 miles (+4,462)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,460 miles
    Test number
    552036455821
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass140,998 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,998 miles
    Test number
    530766119165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,840 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,840 miles
    Test number
    913593656496
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody areas and components corroded

  7. Fail136,840 miles (+5,981)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,840 miles
    Test number
    457660790796
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody areas and components corroded

  8. Pass130,859 miles (+6,562)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    200015730376
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches rusty
    • AdvisorySurafce rust to o/s/r chassis leg
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside

  9. Pass124,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,297 miles
    Test number
    495608206295
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside

  10. Fail124,297 miles (+2,665)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,297 miles
    Test number
    963065732263
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside

  11. Pass121,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    129089067622
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail121,632 miles (+3,278)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    275522261000
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass118,354 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    118766073397
    • AdvisoryFuel hose slightly damaged engine bay (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  14. Fail118,354 miles (+4,382)9 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    891563415136
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel hose slightly damaged engine bay (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  15. Pass113,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,972 miles
    Test number
    446587044480
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail113,972 miles (+4,653)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,972 miles
    Test number
    626785644356
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass109,319 miles (+25)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,319 miles
    Test number
    415885643419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip worn
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  18. Fail109,294 miles (+4,584)5 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    196450843347
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip worn
    • NoteFuel filler neck rusty
    • NoteOuter sills rusty
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
    • NoteRear subframe rusty

  19. Pass104,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,710 miles
    Test number
    137281042394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail104,710 miles (+6,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,710 miles
    Test number
    568751342302
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass98,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    525661041356
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  22. Fail98,336 miles (+7,029)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    866590141361
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass91,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    122288740390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,307 miles (+9,754)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    303642040358
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass81,553 miles (-677,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    412324149400
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass758,768 miles (+690,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    758,768 miles
    Test number
    812214548395
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass68,470 miles (+5,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    413686427324
    • NoteAdvise heat sheild corroded

  28. Pass63,148 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    561655846327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,123 miles
    Test number
    421237645376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail57,123 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,123 miles
    Test number
    141553645303
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T681 SAS

Does T681 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T681 SAS expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T681 SAS?
The MOT on T681 SAS expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T681 SAS done?
T681 SAS was recorded at 146,959 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
Has T681 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T681 SAS has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T681 SAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T681 SAS find?
T681 SAS passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: where previous failures on corrosion now has make-shift plates i still suspect corrosion have advised presenter..

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