
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted
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.
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
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))
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))
Pass137,567 miles (+194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 137,567 miles
- Test number
- 725616398658
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass113,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 113,426 miles
- Test number
- 760989616655
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Pass69,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 69,775 miles
- Test number
- 914095580027
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass63,580 miles (+12,680)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 63,580 miles
- Test number
- 512857709145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,900 miles (+4,975)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2009
- Odometer
- 50,900 miles
- Test number
- 110450638138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,925 miles (+6,843)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 45,925 miles
- Test number
- 100494227139
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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