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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.

P261 XTN silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass81,468 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass81,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    237101017743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass80,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    180609360474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass79,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    832633468957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. Pass78,477 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    543488720050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,574 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    774616629028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,067 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    242898218017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,177 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    373939627030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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