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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y871 GCAMOT history

Y871 GCA is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2023.

Y871 GCA blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2024
Mileage
151,927 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 GCA
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
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 GCA was last recorded at 151,927 miles on 23 Dec 2023, 903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,024 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
903 miles
Average per year
5,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,927 miles
  • 2022 – 151,024 miles
  • 2021 – 149,107 miles
  • 2020 – 142,145 miles
  • 2018 – 139,663 miles
  • 2017 – 134,847 miles
  • 2016 – 129,366 miles
  • 2015 – 122,836 miles
  • 2014 – 115,971 miles
  • 2013 – 109,412 miles
  • 2012 – 106,334 miles
  • 2011 – 96,299 miles
  • 2010 – 91,487 miles
  • 2009 – 80,361 miles
  • 2008 – 74,238 miles
  • 2007 – 68,023 miles
  • 2006 – 60,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,927 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body coated in sealantRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,927 miles (+903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,927 miles
    Test number
    728419442737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body coated in sealant

  2. Pass151,024 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,024 miles
    Test number
    460002882648
    • AdvisoryUnder body coated in sealant

  3. Pass149,107 miles (+6,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,107 miles
    Test number
    576020007449
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,145 miles (+2,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,145 miles
    Test number
    751999568083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,663 miles (+4,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,663 miles
    Test number
    881772956098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,847 miles (+5,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,847 miles
    Test number
    883538006393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass129,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,366 miles
    Test number
    590844353845
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted/scorred

  8. Fail129,364 miles (+6,528)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,364 miles
    Test number
    372659817084
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted/scorred

  9. Pass122,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,836 miles
    Test number
    776733950782
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisorySlight blow from front exhaust

  10. Fail122,834 miles (+6,863)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    802405103720
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisorySlight blow from front exhaust

  11. Pass115,971 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    179821254207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail115,971 miles (+6,559)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    775821854252
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass109,412 miles (+3,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    109,412 miles
    Test number
    466319443231
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass106,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,334 miles
    Test number
    117890452225
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail106,334 miles (+10,035)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,334 miles
    Test number
    787550652216
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail96,299 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,299 miles
    Test number
    257595211289
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front fog light broken.

  17. Pass96,299 miles (+4,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,299 miles
    Test number
    497055611257
    • NoteNearside front fog light broken.

  18. Pass91,487 miles (+11,126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,487 miles
    Test number
    243276550440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,361 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    674069449168
    • NoteNearside front brake disc slightly lipped
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly lipped

  20. Fail80,361 miles (+6,123)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    670478249128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc slightly lipped
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly lipped

  21. Pass74,238 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    204395958447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,023 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    242380757402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    282491206268
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y871 GCA

Does Y871 GCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 GCA expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 GCA?
The MOT on Y871 GCA expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 GCA done?
Y871 GCA was recorded at 151,927 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2023, an average of 5,227 miles a year.
Has Y871 GCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 GCA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on Y871 GCA 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 Y871 GCA find?
Y871 GCA passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; under body coated in sealant.

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