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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y218 XRNMOT history

Y218 XRN is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

Y218 XRN blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,735 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 XRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 XRN was last recorded at 140,735 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,640 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,095 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,735 miles
  • 2025 – 137,640 miles
  • 2024 – 137,567 miles
  • 2023 – 137,373 miles
  • 2019 – 134,873 miles
  • 2018 – 130,507 miles
  • 2017 – 121,809 miles
  • 2016 – 113,426 miles
  • 2015 – 106,727 miles
  • 2014 – 96,993 miles
  • 2013 – 89,182 miles
  • 2012 – 83,088 miles
  • 2011 – 76,650 miles
  • 2010 – 69,775 miles
  • 2009 – 63,580 miles
  • 2008 – 50,900 miles
  • 2007 – 45,925 miles
  • 2006 – 39,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,735 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,735 miles (+3,095)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,735 miles
    Test number
    368087987420
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted
  2. Pass137,640 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,640 miles
    Test number
    715135092056
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail137,636 miles (+69)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,636 miles
    Test number
    620402336668
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass137,567 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    725616398658
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass137,373 miles (+2,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    319152627420
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded
  6. Pass134,873 miles (+4,366)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,873 miles
    Test number
    965287819993
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass130,507 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    205643602237
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail130,507 miles (+8,698)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    881131959494
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,809 miles
    Test number
    312085684520
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sticker but not in the view of road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated covered over with tape (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low
  10. Fail121,809 miles (+8,383)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,809 miles
    Test number
    329619519470
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sticker but not in the view of road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated covered over with tape (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low
  11. Pass113,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    760989616655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,426 miles (+6,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    348642361357
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working wires deconneced on switch (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass106,727 miles (+9,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    849037535031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass96,993 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,993 miles
    Test number
    847034234092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail96,990 miles (+7,808)1 dangerous10 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    199231234473
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass89,182 miles (+6,094)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,182 miles
    Test number
    605297883053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass83,088 miles (+6,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    166365482025
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn
  18. Pass76,650 miles (+6,875)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    129337371044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear disks corroded
  19. Pass69,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,775 miles
    Test number
    914095580027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,770 miles (+6,190)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    404725080064
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass63,580 miles (+12,680)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    512857709145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,900 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    110450638138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,925 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    100494227139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    101105726182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 XRN

Does Y218 XRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 XRN is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y218 XRN?
The MOT on Y218 XRN is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y218 XRN done?
Y218 XRN was recorded at 140,735 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has Y218 XRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 XRN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y218 XRN 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 Y218 XRN find?
Y218 XRN passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; non standard exhaust fitted.

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