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Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 2,000 cc

L26 BJSMOT history

L26 BJS is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

L26 BJS silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
73,434 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 BJS was last recorded at 73,434 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,859 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
1,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,434 miles
  • 2024 – 72,859 miles
  • 2022 – 71,135 miles
  • 2020 – 69,889 miles
  • 2013 – 68,269 miles
  • 2012 – 66,404 miles
  • 2011 – 64,147 miles
  • 2010 – 63,608 miles
  • 2009 – 62,380 miles
  • 2008 – 58,830 miles
  • 2007 – 55,157 miles
  • 2006 – 51,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,434 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,434 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,434 miles
    Test number
    565165495785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,859 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    907430325595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,135 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    190492238789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,889 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    823996140392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,269 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    787334643182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,404 miles (+2,257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    178509962265
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteTinted windos
  7. Pass64,147 miles (+539)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    715263671226
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteTinted windows
  8. Pass63,608 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    634060470235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,380 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,380 miles
    Test number
    744288369245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,830 miles (+3,673)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,830 miles
    Test number
    321071168456
    • NoteMetal in o/s/f tyre tread
    • NoteN/s/f inner brake pad becoming low
    • NoteSlight movement in both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes
  11. Pass55,157 miles (+3,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    990580467280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  12. Pass51,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    814386876243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,192 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    742980276218
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L26 BJS

Does L26 BJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 BJS expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 BJS?
The MOT on L26 BJS expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 BJS done?
L26 BJS was recorded at 73,434 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 1,217 miles a year.
Has L26 BJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BJS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2006.
Has the mileage on L26 BJS 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 L26 BJS find?
L26 BJS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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