Subaru Impreza
Black · Petrol · 1995 · 1,990 cc
M296 RCYMOT history
M296 RCY is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 137,844 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M296 RCY
- 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
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M296 RCY was last recorded at 137,844 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jan 2011: 129,773 miles, lower than 129,977 miles on 12 Jan 2011.
- 25 Apr 2018: 39,409 miles, lower than 136,910 miles on 5 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,553 miles · 30 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 291 miles
- Average per year
- 1,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,844 miles
- 2024 – 137,553 miles
- 2022 – 137,303 miles
- 2021 – 137,029 miles
- 2018 – 39,409 miles
- 2017 – 136,910 miles
- 2014 – 136,782 miles
- 2011 – 129,773 miles
- 2010 – 121,401 miles
- 2007 – 104,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,844 miles
- AdvisoryFront both sides slight play in adjustable shocks
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPurpose built rally carRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
15 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,844 miles (+291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 137,844 miles
- Test number
- 768494342676
- AdvisoryFront both sides slight play in adjustable shocks
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPurpose built rally car
Pass137,553 miles (+250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,553 miles
- Test number
- 862473133959
- AdvisoryFIA spec front seats and harness
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated mounting need extra security (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPurpose built rally car
Pass137,303 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,303 miles
- Test number
- 553013195523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,029 miles (+97,620)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 137,029 miles
- Test number
- 681994942390
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Pass39,409 miles (-97,501)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,409 miles
- Test number
- 749285941883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,910 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 136,910 miles
- Test number
- 828268452216
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail136,910 miles (+128)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,910 miles
- Test number
- 465448594300
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass136,782 miles (+7,009)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 136,782 miles
- Test number
- 898982934394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,773 miles (-204)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 129,773 miles
- Test number
- 327746621026
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail129,977 miles (+8,576)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,977 miles
- Test number
- 155372111057
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,401 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 121,401 miles
- Test number
- 282142800078
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnable to access condition of rear brake pads
Fail121,401 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,401 miles
- Test number
- 334062800084
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnable to access condition of rear brake pads
Pass110,097 km
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 110,097 km
- Test number
- 802460458296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,046 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 104,046 miles
- Test number
- 534756617259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,095 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 93,095 km
- Test number
- 212616606244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M296 RCY
- Does M296 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M296 RCY expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M296 RCY?
- The MOT on M296 RCY expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M296 RCY done?
- M296 RCY was recorded at 137,844 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 1,876 miles a year.
- Has M296 RCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M296 RCY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2017.
- Has the mileage on M296 RCY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M296 RCY find?
- M296 RCY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front both sides slight play in adjustable shocks; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); purpose built rally car.
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