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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc

P73 VGEMOT history

P73 VGE is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 16 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

P73 VGE black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,939 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 VGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 VGE was last recorded at 87,939 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,858 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
1,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,939 miles
  • 2024 – 87,858 miles
  • 2015 – 86,538 miles
  • 2014 – 84,435 miles
  • 2013 – 82,532 miles
  • 2012 – 77,116 miles
  • 2011 – 74,954 miles
  • 2010 – 70,282 miles
  • 2009 – 65,509 miles
  • 2008 – 60,814 miles
  • 2007 – 56,702 miles
  • 2006 – 51,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,939 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    125109513892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,858 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    339002369757
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,834 miles (+1,296)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,834 miles
    Test number
    356707210481
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,538 miles (+2,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    749081255067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Pass84,435 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,435 miles
    Test number
    968475594067
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass82,532 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    477210413117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,116 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,116 miles
    Test number
    318031962018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass74,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    628093381099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,954 miles (+4,672)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    178373781432
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass70,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    860112360089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,282 miles (+4,773)2 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    401331760010
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass65,509 miles (+4,695)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    633722069011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear at both rear droplink bushes

  13. Pass60,814 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    440887288003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,702 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,702 miles
    Test number
    933765857131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,895 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,895 miles
    Test number
    722557056128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about P73 VGE

Does P73 VGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 VGE is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P73 VGE?
The MOT on P73 VGE is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 VGE done?
P73 VGE was recorded at 87,939 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 1,816 miles a year.
Has P73 VGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 VGE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on P73 VGE 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 P73 VGE find?
P73 VGE passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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