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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S28 ALXMOT history

S28 ALX is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2024.

S28 ALX silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
136,030 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 ALX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
11 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 ALX was last recorded at 136,030 miles on 11 May 2024, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,077 miles · 14 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
953 miles
Average per year
3,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,030 miles
  • 2019 – 135,077 miles
  • 2018 – 130,920 miles
  • 2017 – 127,633 miles
  • 2016 – 124,502 miles
  • 2015 – 120,473 miles
  • 2014 – 115,089 miles
  • 2013 – 109,083 miles
  • 2011 – 102,474 miles
  • 2010 – 96,718 miles
  • 2009 – 90,724 miles
  • 2008 – 82,513 miles
  • 2007 – 81,009 miles
  • 2006 – 76,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,030 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes are perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,030 miles (+953)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,030 miles
    Test number
    613594950213
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes are perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,077 miles (+4,157)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,077 miles
    Test number
    231341316866
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass130,920 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,920 miles
    Test number
    757280710898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail130,913 miles (+3,280)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,913 miles
    Test number
    109801385476
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass127,633 miles (+3,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,633 miles
    Test number
    987432789494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass124,502 miles (+4,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,502 miles
    Test number
    458461953809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass120,473 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    347688095048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,452 miles (+5,363)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,452 miles
    Test number
    287750895094
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass115,089 miles (+6,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,089 miles
    Test number
    625744274007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass109,083 miles (+50)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,083 miles
    Test number
    638128233093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  11. Fail109,033 miles (+6,559)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,033 miles
    Test number
    496245733087
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  12. Pass102,474 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,474 miles
    Test number
    789431591278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,718 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    713067680271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,713 miles (+5,989)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    874848670262
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,724 miles (+2,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    722545379262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,716 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    873194339052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,513 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    541319338041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,494 miles (+1,485)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    313662138074
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass81,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,009 miles
    Test number
    804511167030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,009 miles (+4,389)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,009 miles
    Test number
    442411667085
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    813235446006
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about S28 ALX

Does S28 ALX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 ALX expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 ALX?
The MOT on S28 ALX expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 ALX done?
S28 ALX was recorded at 136,030 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2024, an average of 3,258 miles a year.
Has S28 ALX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 ALX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on S28 ALX 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 S28 ALX find?
S28 ALX passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2024 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all spring corroded; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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