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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,994 cc

L38 JHMMOT history

L38 JHM is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 23 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,500 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,500 km
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 JHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 JHM was last recorded at 146,500 km on 8 Jun 2026, 20 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,480 km · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
20 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,500 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,500 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,500 km (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,500 km
    Test number
    835244722519
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,480 km (+1)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,480 km
    Test number
    611158695402
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail146,479 km2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,479 km
    Test number
    198798899581
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,985 miles (+969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,985 miles
    Test number
    703074451717
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass144,016 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,016 miles
    Test number
    725007146352
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass142,542 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,542 miles
    Test number
    835190134062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,388 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,388 miles
    Test number
    478720333089
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass135,388 miles (+6,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,388 miles
    Test number
    635650333080
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass128,787 miles (+5,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,787 miles
    Test number
    109371332072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass122,828 miles (+6,671)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    122,828 miles
    Test number
    355666521038
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber sligt misting
    • NoteN/s/f top strut mount slightly perished
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber slight misting
    • NoteN/s/r sill slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber slight misting.
    • NoteO/s/f top strut mount slightly perished.
    • NoteO/s/r sill slightly corroded

  11. Pass116,157 miles (+12,795)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    750273530080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,362 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    103,362 miles
    Test number
    893429519093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,145 miles (+7,329)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    453193919066
    • 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 Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass95,816 miles (+2,437)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    164727018426
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front and rear of vehicle damaged by jacking
    • NoteCorrosion around rear suspension mounting
    • NoteRear exhaust modified

  15. Pass93,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,379 miles
    Test number
    293832057058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,379 miles7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,379 miles
    Test number
    722947147034
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear cross member heavy rust

Questions about L38 JHM

Does L38 JHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 JHM is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 JHM?
The MOT on L38 JHM is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 JHM done?
L38 JHM was recorded at 146,500 km at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
Has L38 JHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 JHM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L38 JHM 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 L38 JHM find?
L38 JHM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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