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Subaru Impreza

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V701 XAGMOT history

V701 XAG is a white petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 157,895 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

V701 XAG white Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
157,895 km
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,702 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 XAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 XAG was last recorded at 157,895 km on 4 Mar 2022, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2019: 124,542 km, lower than 138,438 km on 9 Feb 2017.

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
157,895 km · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
6,702 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,895 km
  • 2020 – 151,613 km
  • 2019 – 124,542 km
  • 2017 – 138,438 km
  • 2016 – 122,656 km
  • 2015 – 109,986 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,895 km
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,895 km3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,895 km
    Test number
    226509953717
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail157,895 km (+6,282)8 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,895 km
    Test number
    188494401713
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass151,613 km (+45)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,613 km
    Test number
    104678017035
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  4. Fail151,568 km (+27,026)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,568 km
    Test number
    877037236896
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,542 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,542 km
    Test number
    506736007598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,542 km (-13,896)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,542 km
    Test number
    387019989017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass138,438 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,438 km
    Test number
    945153456626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Fail138,437 km1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,437 km
    Test number
    881515738952
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail138,427 miles6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,427 miles
    Test number
    399842463097
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & perished between tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight play at centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & perished between tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & perished between tread (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass122,656 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,656 km
    Test number
    172612820919
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail122,355 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,355 miles
    Test number
    867240814130
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing steering whell replaced with after market one air bag is removed (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  12. Pass109,986 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,986 km
    Test number
    667669405054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V701 XAG

Does V701 XAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V701 XAG expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V701 XAG?
The MOT on V701 XAG expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V701 XAG done?
V701 XAG was recorded at 157,895 km at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 6,702 km a year.
Has V701 XAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 XAG has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V701 XAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V701 XAG find?
V701 XAG passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective image poor; offside front position lamp insecure; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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