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Beige · Petrol · 1994 · 1,600 cc

L117 XHRMOT history

L117 XHR is a beige petrol Subaru Pick UP first used on 16 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
96,649 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L117 XHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Pick UP
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L117 XHR was last recorded at 96,649 miles on 21 May 2025, 3,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,594 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,055 miles
Average per year
1,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,649 miles
  • 2023 – 93,594 miles
  • 2020 – 93,525 miles
  • 2017 – 93,333 miles
  • 2016 – 92,073 miles
  • 2015 – 91,492 miles
  • 2014 – 90,560 miles
  • 2013 – 89,513 miles
  • 2012 – 89,479 miles
  • 2011 – 88,716 miles
  • 2010 – 85,555 miles
  • 2009 – 80,846 miles
  • 2008 – 75,817 miles
  • 2007 – 72,213 miles
  • 2006 – 69,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small crack in rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,649 miles (+3,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    567992574831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small crack in rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,594 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,594 miles
    Test number
    948571151599
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front cross member offside by radiator
    • AdvisorySuspension stiff all round

  3. Pass93,525 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    522193199308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,333 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    149275482860
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail93,324 miles (+1,251)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    828059668200
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint bolt wrong size
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass92,073 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    859258878420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,492 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    155199285100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,464 miles (+904)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    295730865456
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f inner sill holed but out side sterring/ suspension or brakes

  9. Pass90,560 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    775321564181
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  10. Fail90,560 miles (+1,047)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    135256554165
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  11. Pass89,513 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    497006063122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass89,479 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    335441112121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,463 miles (+747)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    528658882006
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  14. Pass88,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    288609381032
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Fail88,716 miles (+3,161)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    156080081492
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass85,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,555 miles
    Test number
    304691390032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Fail85,555 miles (+4,709)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,555 miles
    Test number
    644832880092
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass80,846 miles (+5,029)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,846 miles
    Test number
    273923189097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated

  19. Pass75,817 miles (+3,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,817 miles
    Test number
    213439478016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass72,213 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    763289877030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,167 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    690779576097
    • NoteCorrosion in o/s rear inner wheel arch
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack joint

Questions about L117 XHR

Does L117 XHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L117 XHR expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L117 XHR?
The MOT on L117 XHR expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L117 XHR done?
L117 XHR was recorded at 96,649 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 1,434 miles a year.
Has L117 XHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L117 XHR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on L117 XHR 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 L117 XHR find?
L117 XHR passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small crack in rail; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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