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Subaru Impreza

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,820 cc

M374 RALMOT history

M374 RAL is a green petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 27 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2024
Mileage
150,370 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M374 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,820 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

M374 RAL was last recorded at 150,370 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,239 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
3,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,370 miles
  • 2024 – 150,239 miles
  • 2023 – 146,973 miles
  • 2022 – 145,859 miles
  • 2021 – 145,139 miles
  • 2020 – 141,670 miles
  • 2019 – 136,568 miles
  • 2018 – 132,127 miles
  • 2017 – 127,802 miles
  • 2016 – 123,480 miles
  • 2015 – 119,006 miles
  • 2014 – 115,436 miles
  • 2013 – 111,658 miles
  • 2012 – 111,647 miles
  • 2010 – 108,274 miles
  • 2009 – 102,738 miles
  • 2008 – 96,856 miles
  • 2007 – 89,564 miles
  • 2006 – 81,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,370 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper and lower inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMovement in both side steering rack inner joints

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,370 miles (+131)1 dangerous10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,370 miles
    Test number
    179213408052
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper and lower inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMovement in both side steering rack inner joints

  2. Fail150,239 miles (+3,266)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,239 miles
    Test number
    502635490264
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring top mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring top mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring lower mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension cross member outer bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hose undersealed

  3. Pass146,973 miles (+1,114)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,973 miles
    Test number
    623328700630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses undersealed

  4. Pass145,859 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,859 miles
    Test number
    497904965973
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail145,849 miles (+710)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,849 miles
    Test number
    595408436165
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,139 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,139 miles
    Test number
    535989709890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    141,670 miles
    Test number
    540299489426
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,660 miles (+5,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    470153741013
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    136,568 miles
    Test number
    824834234365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,558 miles (+4,431)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,558 miles
    Test number
    799537626651
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,127 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,127 miles
    Test number
    158248894432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,802 miles (+4,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,802 miles
    Test number
    115428087002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills at rear corroded

  13. Pass123,480 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    356341542203
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Fail123,450 miles (+4,444)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,450 miles
    Test number
    867391541536
    • FailureFront brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass119,006 miles (+59)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    256244385034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail118,947 miles (+3,511)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    487087775005
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail115,436 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    145088174040
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass115,436 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    606858674059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,658 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    626290083031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    825973892009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,647 miles (+3,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    419833392040
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass108,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,274 miles
    Test number
    393373990200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Fail108,274 miles (+5,536)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,274 miles
    Test number
    511223990222
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass102,738 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    253937889275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,856 miles
    Test number
    410436598282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,856 miles (+7,292)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,856 miles
    Test number
    864096598292
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass89,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    381683497159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,564 miles (+7,630)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    442962097193
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass81,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,934 miles
    Test number
    292248886100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M374 RAL

Does M374 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M374 RAL expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M374 RAL?
The MOT on M374 RAL expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M374 RAL done?
M374 RAL was recorded at 150,370 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
Has M374 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M374 RAL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on M374 RAL 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 M374 RAL find?
M374 RAL failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting, and 17 more.

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