Subaru Impreza
Black · Petrol · 1995 · 1,990 cc
M296 PAGMOT history
M296 PAG is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 149,471 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M296 PAG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 18 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M296 PAG was last recorded at 149,471 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 148,966 miles · 18 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 505 miles
- Average per year
- 1,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 149,471 miles
- 2023 – 148,966 miles
- 2021 – 148,020 miles
- 2017 – 147,378 miles
- 2016 – 144,930 miles
- 2015 – 137,720 miles
- 2013 – 133,983 miles
- 2010 – 131,631 miles
- 2009 – 122,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,471 miles
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,471 miles (+505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 149,471 miles
- Test number
- 398240585576
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass148,966 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 148,966 miles
- Test number
- 714487089905
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail148,966 miles (+946)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,966 miles
- Test number
- 923488529828
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass148,020 miles (+642)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 148,020 miles
- Test number
- 719248730214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,378 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 147,378 miles
- Test number
- 907187784711
- AdvisoryALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail147,378 miles (+2,448)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,378 miles
- Test number
- 700248757215
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass144,930 miles (+7,210)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 144,930 miles
- Test number
- 193030231389
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion osr jacking point and sill damaged (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nsr osr (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Fail137,720 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,720 miles
- Test number
- 789932665069
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Pass137,720 miles (+3,737)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 137,720 miles
- Test number
- 867842265082
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Pass133,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 133,983 miles
- Test number
- 165461583452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,795 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 133,795 km
- Test number
- 148567691052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 131,631 miles
- Test number
- 222970800138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,631 miles (+8,957)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,631 miles
- Test number
- 182500090005
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass122,674 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 122,674 miles
- Test number
- 312946099087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,673 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,673 miles
- Test number
- 741467389096
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Pass113,036 km
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 113,036 km
- Test number
- 761118478029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M296 PAG
- Does M296 PAG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M296 PAG expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M296 PAG?
- The MOT on M296 PAG expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M296 PAG done?
- M296 PAG was recorded at 149,471 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 1,692 miles a year.
- Has M296 PAG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M296 PAG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on M296 PAG 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 M296 PAG find?
- M296 PAG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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