
Subaru Impreza
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc
P261 XTNMOT history
P261 XTN is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 18 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,468 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 81,468 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P261 XTN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 18 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P261 XTN was last recorded at 81,468 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 81,309 miles · 8 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 159 miles
- Average per year
- 772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,468 miles
- 2022 – 81,309 miles
- 2021 – 80,612 miles
- 2019 – 79,739 miles
- 2018 – 79,739 miles
- 2011 – 79,369 miles
- 2010 – 78,477 miles
- 2009 – 77,574 miles
- 2008 – 73,067 miles
- 2007 – 69,177 miles
- 2006 – 66,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Full MOT history
13 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,468 miles (+159)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 81,468 miles
- Test number
- 952779526372
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,309 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 81,309 miles
- Test number
- 237101017743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,308 miles (+696)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,308 miles
- Test number
- 680188431269
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass80,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 80,612 miles
- Test number
- 180609360474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,612 miles (+873)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,612 miles
- Test number
- 878329131785
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass79,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,739 miles
- Test number
- 832633468957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,739 miles (+370)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,739 miles
- Test number
- 101311479157
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Pass79,369 miles (+892)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 79,369 miles
- Test number
- 157882911419
- NoteO/s/f / n/s/f / o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges
Pass78,477 miles (+903)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 78,477 miles
- Test number
- 543488720050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,574 miles (+4,507)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 77,574 miles
- Test number
- 774616629028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,067 miles (+3,890)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 73,067 miles
- Test number
- 242898218017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,177 miles (+3,146)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 69,177 miles
- Test number
- 373939627030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 66,031 miles
- Test number
- 534212636088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P261 XTN
- Does P261 XTN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P261 XTN is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P261 XTN?
- The MOT on P261 XTN is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P261 XTN done?
- P261 XTN was recorded at 81,468 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 772 miles a year.
- Has P261 XTN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P261 XTN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on P261 XTN 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 P261 XTN find?
- P261 XTN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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