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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T97 PBLMOT history

T97 PBL is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
203,339 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 PBL was last recorded at 203,339 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2014: 112,696 miles, lower than 119,487 miles on 23 Sept 2014.

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
200,737 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
8,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,339 miles
  • 2021 – 200,737 miles
  • 2020 – 189,320 miles
  • 2019 – 172,563 miles
  • 2018 – 158,881 miles
  • 2017 – 146,725 miles
  • 2016 – 134,581 miles
  • 2015 – 125,599 miles
  • 2014 – 112,696 miles
  • 2013 – 116,815 miles
  • 2012 – 110,418 miles
  • 2011 – 103,259 miles
  • 2010 – 96,014 miles
  • 2009 – 79,585 miles
  • 2008 – 72,677 miles
  • 2007 – 63,441 miles
  • 2006 – 54,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,339 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Unable to test rear seatbelts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Unable to test rear seat belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,339 miles (+2,602)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,339 miles
    Test number
    279529954194
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass200,737 miles (+11,417)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    200,737 miles
    Test number
    635945557395
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass189,320 miles (+16,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,320 miles
    Test number
    874884897559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts

  4. Pass172,563 miles (+674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,563 miles
    Test number
    768418628538
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts

  5. Fail171,889 miles (+13,008)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    626911578407
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts

  6. Pass158,881 miles (+12,156)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,881 miles
    Test number
    117220619607
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass146,725 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,725 miles
    Test number
    637128964710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Fail146,721 miles (+12,140)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,721 miles
    Test number
    788917450904
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Pass134,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,581 miles
    Test number
    228372367785
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts

  10. Fail134,581 miles (+8,982)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,581 miles
    Test number
    994113742842
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts

  11. Pass125,599 miles (+12,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,599 miles
    Test number
    218329856840
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  12. Pass112,696 miles (-6,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,696 miles
    Test number
    345413784407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,487 miles (+2,672)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    718846764241
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hitting chassis
    • NoteFront and centre exhaust have slight blow
    • NoteRear subframe bushes in poor condition

  14. Pass116,815 miles (+70)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,815 miles
    Test number
    959562763316
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  15. Fail116,745 miles (+6,327)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,745 miles
    Test number
    777081563354
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  16. Pass110,418 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,418 miles
    Test number
    527177052369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,169 miles (+6,910)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,169 miles
    Test number
    935143742329
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass103,259 miles (+7,245)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,259 miles
    Test number
    507704861314
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteHeat shield loose
    • NoteN/s/f/tyre wearing on outside edge

  19. Pass96,014 miles (+8,860)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    161652750313
    • NoteDoor ajar light on dash
    • NoteRear silencer corroding
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteVehicle tested in excessively wet conditions

  20. Fail87,154 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    150591330487
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSee checklist 46932

  21. Pass87,154 miles (+7,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    673321930019
    • NoteSee checklist 46932

  22. Pass79,585 miles (+6,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    592848959023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass72,677 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    674320778031
    • NoteO/s/r bumper trim insecure
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  24. Fail72,677 miles (+9,236)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    943400178073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r bumper trim insecure
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  25. Pass63,441 miles (+9,005)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,441 miles
    Test number
    502433757040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,436 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    942205446060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm and side wall cracking. Tyres n/sr4mm o/sf7mm n/sf7mm

Questions about T97 PBL

Does T97 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 PBL expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 PBL?
The MOT on T97 PBL expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 PBL done?
T97 PBL was recorded at 203,339 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 8,939 miles a year.
Has T97 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 PBL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T97 PBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T97 PBL find?
T97 PBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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