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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V685 PHJMOT history

V685 PHJ is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,787 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

V685 PHJ blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
121,787 km
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,451 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 PHJ
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 PHJ was last recorded at 121,787 km on 4 Sept 2024, 18 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,769 km · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
18 km
Average per year
4,451 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,787 km
  • 2023 – 121,769 km
  • 2022 – 121,596 km
  • 2019 – 120,766 km
  • 2018 – 117,804 km
  • 2017 – 115,000 km
  • 2015 – 104,065 km
  • 2012 – 82,080 km
  • 2010 – 58,724 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,787 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,787 km (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,787 km
    Test number
    628195848131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,769 km (+173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,769 km
    Test number
    736316910389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,596 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,596 km
    Test number
    622258219052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,095 miles
    Test number
    481555038313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,766 km (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,766 km
    Test number
    160282998447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,804 km (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,804 km
    Test number
    854869448628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,000 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,000 km
    Test number
    266131206151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,034 miles
    Test number
    302009278151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,065 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,065 km
    Test number
    119554105238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,051 miles (+8,609)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    215089602265
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass95,442 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    686550914264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,702 miles
    Test number
    476630113261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,080 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,080 km
    Test number
    345291602499
    • NoteChip in front number plate
    • NoteExhaust up pipe heat shield loose

  14. Fail82,072 km13 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,072 km
    Test number
    708971502245
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in front number plate
    • NoteExhaust up pipe heat shield loose
    • NoteFront fog lights not working
    • NoteO/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass71,365 miles (+29)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    397166501471
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot split
    • NoteN/s/r binding slightly
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  16. Fail71,336 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,336 miles
    Test number
    845372601262
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot split
    • NoteN/s/r binding slightly
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  17. Pass58,724 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,724 km
    Test number
    863656180195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,325 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    244578369468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront and rear discs are pitted
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s rear tyres are cracking on outer edges

  19. Pass54,325 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    290748469474
    • NoteFront and rear discs are pitted
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s rear tyres are cracking on outer edges

Questions about V685 PHJ

Does V685 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 PHJ expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 PHJ?
The MOT on V685 PHJ expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 PHJ done?
V685 PHJ was recorded at 121,787 km at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 4,451 km a year.
Has V685 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 PHJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on V685 PHJ 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 V685 PHJ find?
V685 PHJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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