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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T939 SOUMOT history

T939 SOU is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2023
Mileage
145,135 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T939 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T939 SOU was last recorded at 145,135 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,131 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,135 miles
  • 2021 – 145,120 miles
  • 2020 – 144,167 miles
  • 2018 – 139,118 miles
  • 2017 – 135,092 miles
  • 2016 – 130,700 miles
  • 2015 – 125,297 miles
  • 2014 – 119,457 miles
  • 2013 – 114,780 miles
  • 2012 – 113,700 miles
  • 2011 – 112,906 miles
  • 2009 – 107,902 miles
  • 2008 – 102,701 miles
  • 2007 – 95,585 miles
  • 2006 – 83,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lack of initial resistance (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWipers smearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryMinor differential leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,135 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    337788244523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lack of initial resistance (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryWipers smear
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe has corrosion
    • AdvisoryMinor differential leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  2. Fail145,131 miles (+11)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,131 miles
    Test number
    479106614570
    • DangerousRear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. No latched fixings on the upper part of the seat backrest (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lack of initial resistance (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryWipers smear
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe has corrosion
    • AdvisoryMinor differential leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  3. Fail145,120 miles (+953)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,120 miles
    Test number
    527771286719
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat squab loose/insecure & front runner mounting bolts loose, no excessive movement
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,167 miles (+36)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,167 miles
    Test number
    755601188982
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone/sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat squab insecure/loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail144,131 miles (+5,013)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    649803149774
    • DangerousOffside Front Spark plug coil pack sparking/arcing at idle
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone/sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat squab insecure/loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,118 miles (+36)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,118 miles
    Test number
    633464835493
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat squab loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail139,082 miles (+3,990)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    712721037657
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat squab loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass135,092 miles (+4,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    119846887224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass130,700 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,700 miles
    Test number
    222775612820
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions lambda low 0.987 on 2nd fast idle
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail130,694 miles (+5,397)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,694 miles
    Test number
    695769365037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions lambda low 0.987 on 2nd fast idle
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass125,297 miles (+5,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,297 miles
    Test number
    129365162599
    • AdvisoryBoot space full obscuring some components in area
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight poor beam image
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass119,457 miles (+19)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,457 miles
    Test number
    518450014378
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have plastic covers
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip worn
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch is corroded

  13. Fail119,438 miles (+4,658)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    787129204301
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have plastic covers
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip worn
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch is corroded

  14. Pass114,780 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    319810613327
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass113,700 miles (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,700 miles
    Test number
    959571912316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,906 miles (+5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,906 miles
    Test number
    207958751138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass107,902 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    720382139298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,701 miles (+7,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    664375038260
    • 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)

  19. Pass95,585 miles (+11,922)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    95,585 miles
    Test number
    163127167233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    831211276209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T939 SOU

Does T939 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T939 SOU expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T939 SOU?
The MOT on T939 SOU expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T939 SOU done?
T939 SOU was recorded at 145,135 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has T939 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T939 SOU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T939 SOU 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 T939 SOU find?
T939 SOU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lack of initial resistance; nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub frame & suspension components corroding, and 4 more.

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