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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V626 RWLMOT history

V626 RWL is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

V626 RWL blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2024
Mileage
116,156 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V626 RWL
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
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V626 RWL was last recorded at 116,156 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 3,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2010: 75,660 miles, lower than 77,385 miles on 3 Mar 2009.

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
113,103 miles · 26 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,053 miles
Average per year
3,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,156 miles
  • 2022 – 113,103 miles
  • 2020 – 110,757 miles
  • 2018 – 110,390 miles
  • 2017 – 107,437 miles
  • 2016 – 104,106 miles
  • 2015 – 99,982 miles
  • 2014 – 93,928 miles
  • 2013 – 89,254 miles
  • 2012 – 84,534 miles
  • 2011 – 80,448 miles
  • 2010 – 75,660 miles
  • 2009 – 77,385 miles
  • 2008 – 66,509 miles
  • 2006 – 58,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,156 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • All suspension components rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Plastic over sills fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,156 miles (+3,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    156633684129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass113,103 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    271258320020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,757 miles
    Test number
    404981301103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  4. Fail110,757 miles (+367)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,757 miles
    Test number
    502087615934
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  5. Pass110,390 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    234189751763
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail110,390 miles (+2,953)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    441196120066
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass107,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    442831709754
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail107,437 miles (+3,331)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    237203554348
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass104,106 miles (+4,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    172281168860
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly damaged

  10. Pass99,982 miles (+6,054)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    348374595156
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteRear number plate slightly damaged

  11. Pass93,928 miles (+4,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,928 miles
    Test number
    135967564051
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  12. Pass89,254 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,254 miles
    Test number
    116108263433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,534 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,534 miles
    Test number
    199505862494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,448 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    559696261065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,660 miles (-1,725)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    181200360416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,385 miles (+6,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,385 miles
    Test number
    403162269041
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,367 miles (+4,858)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    761331669082
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    171821568485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,509 miles (+7,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    711501168057
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass58,641 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    481779216429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,556 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    401677716337
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about V626 RWL

Does V626 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V626 RWL expired on 25 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V626 RWL?
The MOT on V626 RWL expired on 25 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V626 RWL done?
V626 RWL was recorded at 116,156 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 3,540 miles a year.
Has V626 RWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V626 RWL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V626 RWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V626 RWL find?
V626 RWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch.

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