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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y298 ETYMOT history

Y298 ETY is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

Y298 ETY blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
174,283 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 ETY
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
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 ETY was last recorded at 174,283 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,260 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,283 miles
  • 2021 – 166,957 miles
  • 2020 – 159,296 miles
  • 2019 – 149,572 miles
  • 2018 – 141,572 miles
  • 2017 – 134,080 miles
  • 2016 – 127,758 miles
  • 2015 – 119,056 miles
  • 2014 – 110,126 miles
  • 2013 – 105,357 miles
  • 2012 – 102,559 miles
  • 2011 – 100,231 miles
  • 2010 – 97,064 miles
  • 2009 – 92,045 miles
  • 2008 – 87,011 miles
  • 2007 – 81,293 miles
  • 2006 – 74,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,283 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Battery insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Eml illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,283 miles (+23)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,283 miles
    Test number
    286101479897
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,260 miles (+7,303)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,260 miles
    Test number
    613757648720
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,957 miles (+7,661)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,957 miles
    Test number
    836660238970
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,296 miles (+9,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,296 miles
    Test number
    395428757026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,572 miles (+8,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,572 miles
    Test number
    908563463398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass141,572 miles (+7,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,572 miles
    Test number
    652615556973
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass134,080 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    382808941580
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront door glass tinted

  8. Fail134,078 miles (+6,320)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,078 miles
    Test number
    568176397855
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested near side front brake binding excessively (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront door glass tinted

  9. Pass127,758 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,758 miles
    Test number
    966008340769
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail127,585 miles (+8,529)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    821013491465
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass119,056 miles (+180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,056 miles
    Test number
    797802035212
    • NoteBoth front door glass tinted

  12. Fail118,876 miles (+8,750)2 dangerous16 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,876 miles
    Test number
    997184025265
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front door glass tinted

  13. Pass110,126 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,126 miles
    Test number
    498529314292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,357 miles (+2,798)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    277468213352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass102,559 miles (+2,328)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,559 miles
    Test number
    889627122326
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEML ON
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass100,231 miles (+3,167)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,231 miles
    Test number
    999113721367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  17. Pass97,064 miles (+5,019)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    453310530486
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED

  18. Pass92,045 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    183755839379
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail92,043 miles (+5,032)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,043 miles
    Test number
    404098029413
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass87,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,011 miles
    Test number
    662987538312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,010 miles (+5,717)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    304227938303
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  22. Pass81,293 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    81,293 miles
    Test number
    714178337371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,951 miles (+4,916)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    271334047229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHas no cat past emm

  24. Pass74,035 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    470764726331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r shocker has slight leak

Questions about Y298 ETY

Does Y298 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 ETY expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 ETY?
The MOT on Y298 ETY expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 ETY done?
Y298 ETY was recorded at 174,283 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 6,345 miles a year.
Has Y298 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 ETY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y298 ETY 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 Y298 ETY find?
Y298 ETY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, and 5 more.

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