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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

V698 JMAMOT history

V698 JMA is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 7 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

V698 JMA blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
121,668 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V698 JMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V698 JMA was last recorded at 121,668 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 3,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,743 miles · 6 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,925 miles
Average per year
4,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,668 miles
  • 2023 – 117,743 miles
  • 2021 – 117,352 miles
  • 2020 – 113,289 miles
  • 2019 – 106,967 miles
  • 2018 – 102,254 miles
  • 2017 – 101,283 miles
  • 2016 – 100,537 miles
  • 2013 – 93,789 miles
  • 2012 – 91,669 miles
  • 2010 – 79,062 miles
  • 2009 – 65,041 miles
  • 2008 – 49,173 miles
  • 2007 – 39,915 miles
  • 2006 – 35,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,668 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded but appear sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,668 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,668 miles
    Test number
    328819301591
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded but appear sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,668 miles (+3,925)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,668 miles
    Test number
    316342572573
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working bulb fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working water added (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded but appear sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,743 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,743 miles
    Test number
    121324604526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass117,352 miles (+4,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,352 miles
    Test number
    771680182350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,289 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,289 miles
    Test number
    275419382852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail113,288 miles (+6,321)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,288 miles
    Test number
    359762744906
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass106,967 miles (+4,713)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    594842440741
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,254 miles
    Test number
    697556368757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,254 miles (+971)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,254 miles
    Test number
    600482511698
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,283 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,283 miles
    Test number
    114138844143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail101,283 miles (+746)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,283 miles
    Test number
    282496439205
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass100,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    102965776555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,537 miles (+6,748)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    422821567906
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass93,789 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    155020573235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    766855942239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,669 miles (+12,607)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    545754342296
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass79,062 miles (+14,021)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,062 miles
    Test number
    401494250214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,041 miles (+15,868)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    833717059292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,173 miles (+9,258)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    361655458210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,915 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    113781327289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,588 miles (+3,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    664274237090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,385 miles
    Test number
    162260466069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V698 JMA

Does V698 JMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V698 JMA expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V698 JMA?
The MOT on V698 JMA expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V698 JMA done?
V698 JMA was recorded at 121,668 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
Has V698 JMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V698 JMA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V698 JMA 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 V698 JMA find?
V698 JMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased, and 5 more.

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