
Subaru Impreza
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
T829 RPJMOT history
T829 RPJ is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 193,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 193,315 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T829 RPJ
- 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 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T829 RPJ was last recorded at 193,315 miles on 7 May 2026, 5,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,645 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,670 miles
- Average per year
- 7,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,315 miles
- 2025 – 187,645 miles
- 2024 – 183,213 miles
- 2023 – 176,371 miles
- 2022 – 167,979 miles
- 2021 – 165,431 miles
- 2019 – 152,980 miles
- 2018 – 138,652 miles
- 2017 – 138,635 miles
- 2016 – 131,975 miles
- 2015 – 123,179 miles
- 2014 – 107,973 miles
- 2013 – 96,103 miles
- 2012 – 83,634 miles
- 2011 – 78,860 miles
- 2010 – 77,307 miles
- 2009 – 67,234 miles
- 2007 – 54,409 miles
- 2006 – 50,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024
The exhaust system has leaks present (7.1,2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,315 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 193,315 miles
- Test number
- 856890572662
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass187,645 miles (+4,432)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 187,645 miles
- Test number
- 232969323892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,213 miles (+176)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 183,213 miles
- Test number
- 733746333526
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail183,037 miles (+6,666)2 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,037 miles
- Test number
- 879962035722
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply visible through cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lumps on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,371 miles (+100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 176,371 miles
- Test number
- 999902595092
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail176,271 miles (+8,292)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,271 miles
- Test number
- 723535961537
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,979 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 167,979 miles
- Test number
- 690113460620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail167,972 miles (+2,541)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,972 miles
- Test number
- 728416612755
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked, centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,431 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 165,431 miles
- Test number
- 699567452586
- 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 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,418 miles (+12,438)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,418 miles
- Test number
- 818252670924
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at the nearside rear mounting point (5.3.3 (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 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,980 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 152,980 miles
- Test number
- 342679224911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,978 miles (+14,326)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,978 miles
- Test number
- 497000467928
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,652 miles (+6)19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 138,652 miles
- Test number
- 765747269979
- AdvisoryABS Modulator mounting bracket has a retaining device missing (3.4,2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back-plate is excessively deteriorated (3.5.1,j)
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated (2.5.C.1,a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens (recessed) is damaged not affecting colour or light output (1.4.A.2,f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens has damaged present (recessed) (6.1.C,1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger's door mirror pivot is worn (8.1,1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing has minor damage present (5.2.2,a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid to clear the remaining swept area (8.2,3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a misting of oil present (2.7,3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill,inner arch areas) has been plated and under sealed (2.4.A,3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front passenger's door mirror pivot is worn (8.1,1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1.E,1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2,c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill,inner arch areas) has been plated and under sealed (2.4.A,3)
- AdvisoryRear passenger's seats have child seats insecurely mounted (5.2,1)
- AdvisoryThe exhaust system fitted is noisy in operation, while in my opinion it is such that it is a non-standard system fitted, I have no manufacturer data for comparison (7.1,4)
- AdvisoryThe exhaust system has leaks present (7.1,2)
- AdvisoryThe front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)
- AdvisoryThere is presence of oil indicating a leak (2,c)
Fail138,646 miles (+7)1 failure19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,646 miles
- Test number
- 753463217680
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.125 (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryABS Modulator mounting bracket has a retaining device missing (3.4,2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back-plate is excessively deteriorated (3.5.1,j)
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated (2.5.C.1,a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens (recessed) is damaged not affecting colour or light output (1.4.A.2,f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens has damaged present (recessed) (6.1.C,1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger's door mirror pivot is worn (8.1,1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing has minor damage present (5.2.2,a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid to clear the remaining swept area (8.2,3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a misting of oil present (2.7,3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill,inner arch areas) has been plated and under sealed (2.4.A,3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front passenger's door mirror pivot is worn (8.1,1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1.E,1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2,c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill,inner arch areas) has been plated and under sealed (2.4.A,3)
- AdvisoryRear passenger's seats have child seats insecurely mounted (5.2,1)
- AdvisoryThe exhaust system fitted is noisy in operation, while in my opinion it is such that it is a non-standard system fitted, I have no manufacturer data for comparison (7.1,4)
- AdvisoryThe exhaust system has leaks present (7.1,2)
- AdvisoryThe front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)
- AdvisoryThere is presence of oil indicating a leak (2,c)
Fail138,639 miles (+4)4 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,639 miles
- Test number
- 300762461043
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.132 (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6.288% (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror pivot is worn (8.1,1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator colour not affected by the damaged lens (1.4.A.2,f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens is damaged but not likely to cause injury due to the recessed position (6.1.C,1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing has damage present (5.2.2,a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area (8.2,3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a slight seepage of oil present (2.7,3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill,inner arch areas)have been under sealed, plated and welded (2.4.A,3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror pivot is worn (8.1,1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe(s) are corroded (3.6.B.2,c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill,inner arch areas)have been under sealed, plated and welded (2.4.A,3)
- AdvisoryThe exhaust system fitted is noisy in operation, while my opinion is such that it is a non-standard system fitted, I have no manufacturer data for comparison (7.1,4)
- AdvisoryThe exhaust system has leaks present (7.1,2)
- AdvisoryThere is a presence of engine oil indicating a leak (2,c)
Fail138,635 miles (+6,660)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,635 miles
- Test number
- 892474769846
- FailureEmissions not tested catalytic converter missing (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass131,975 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 131,975 miles
- Test number
- 753253504617
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail131,971 miles (+8,792)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,971 miles
- Test number
- 546605010269
- 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass123,179 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 123,179 miles
- Test number
- 457439646880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail123,173 miles (+15,200)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,173 miles
- Test number
- 945644581387
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,973 miles (+11,870)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 107,973 miles
- Test number
- 199068984262
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass96,103 miles (+12,469)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 96,103 miles
- Test number
- 497470593255
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S rear tyre worn on edges.
Pass83,634 miles (+4,774)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 83,634 miles
- Test number
- 178471812308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,860 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 78,860 miles
- Test number
- 529585531371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,829 miles (+1,522)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,829 miles
- Test number
- 325234331372
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass77,307 miles (+10,073)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 77,307 miles
- Test number
- 294345590254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass67,234 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 67,234 miles
- Test number
- 521852209341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,233 miles (+12,824)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,233 miles
- Test number
- 190541109383
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass54,409 miles (+3,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 54,409 miles
- Test number
- 633477067092
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,951 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 50,951 miles
- Test number
- 983729566029
- NoteOil leak from around oil filter area
- NoteRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
- NoteWindow tints fitted to front windows
Questions about T829 RPJ
- Does T829 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T829 RPJ is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T829 RPJ?
- The MOT on T829 RPJ is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T829 RPJ done?
- T829 RPJ was recorded at 193,315 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,062 miles a year.
- Has T829 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T829 RPJ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T829 RPJ 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 T829 RPJ find?
- T829 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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