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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T987 RTAMOT history

T987 RTA is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,199 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 RTA
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
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 RTA was last recorded at 146,199 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,182 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,199 miles
  • 2025 – 144,537 miles
  • 2024 – 140,894 miles
  • 2023 – 138,076 miles
  • 2022 – 135,108 miles
  • 2021 – 133,149 miles
  • 2020 – 132,059 miles
  • 2019 – 128,425 miles
  • 2018 – 124,293 miles
  • 2017 – 109,914 miles
  • 2016 – 103,645 miles
  • 2015 – 101,666 miles
  • 2014 – 99,481 miles
  • 2013 – 95,925 miles
  • 2012 – 89,445 miles
  • 2011 – 87,878 miles
  • 2010 – 84,973 miles
  • 2009 – 82,040 miles
  • 2008 – 78,396 miles
  • 2007 – 71,154 miles
  • 2006 – 62,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,199 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,199 miles (+17)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,199 miles
    Test number
    893145232287
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail146,182 miles (+1,645)1 dangerous3 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,182 miles
    Test number
    438609997175
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area - Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area - Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass144,537 miles (+3,643)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,537 miles
    Test number
    489854502612
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass140,894 miles (+2,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,894 miles
    Test number
    159365567588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,076 miles
    Test number
    343400076021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,074 miles (+2,966)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,074 miles
    Test number
    587588697197
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass135,108 miles (+1,959)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    900002183812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass133,149 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,149 miles
    Test number
    273680558608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail133,147 miles (+1,088)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,147 miles
    Test number
    313603618698
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass132,059 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,059 miles
    Test number
    504802789388
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail132,058 miles (+3,633)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,058 miles
    Test number
    613774468819
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened ARM BENT CAUSING TYRE TO RUB INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass128,425 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    128,425 miles
    Test number
    297556061007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,293 miles (+14,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    108257577817
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  14. Pass109,914 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,914 miles
    Test number
    622204117627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,645 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    927726383465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,666 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,666 miles
    Test number
    688167225124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,481 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    688911744158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,427 miles (+3,502)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,427 miles
    Test number
    679234234116
    • FailureNearside 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

  19. Pass95,925 miles (+6,480)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    595049943103
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing signs of age.
    • NoteRear tyres perished.

  20. Pass89,445 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,445 miles
    Test number
    126035522161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,878 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    735108901154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,973 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    600444520146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,040 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,040 miles
    Test number
    653261729104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,396 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,396 miles
    Test number
    702923828126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,154 miles (+9,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    261334727148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    920963826182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T987 RTA

Does T987 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T987 RTA is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T987 RTA?
The MOT on T987 RTA is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T987 RTA done?
T987 RTA was recorded at 146,199 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,150 miles a year.
Has T987 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 RTA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T987 RTA 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 T987 RTA find?
T987 RTA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 17 advisories: central prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; central rear oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 14 more.

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