
Subaru Impreza
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc
S38 SDWMOT history
S38 SDW is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 89,493 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,436 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S38 SDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S38 SDW was last recorded at 89,493 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,493 miles · 9 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,436 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,493 miles
- 2025 – 89,128 miles
- 2024 – 88,568 miles
- 2023 – 87,578 miles
- 2022 – 87,562 miles
- 2021 – 86,054 miles
- 2020 – 84,534 miles
- 2019 – 83,108 miles
- 2018 – 81,568 miles
- 2017 – 80,478 miles
- 2016 – 79,346 miles
- 2015 – 78,377 miles
- 2014 – 77,484 miles
- 2013 – 76,285 miles
- 2012 – 75,083 miles
- 2011 – 73,500 miles
- 2010 – 71,987 miles
- 2009 – 70,016 miles
- 2008 – 67,336 miles
- 2007 – 64,385 miles
- 2006 – 60,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable slightly insecure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front suspension top mount couplings corroded x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,493 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 89,493 miles
- Test number
- 503258966446
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable slightly insecure.
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn.
Fail89,493 miles (+365)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,493 miles
- Test number
- 381142484764
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable slightly insecure.
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn.
Pass89,128 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 89,128 miles
- Test number
- 814465856089
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront suspension top mount couplings corroded x2
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable slightly insecure
- AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront wiper linkage worn
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection x2
Fail89,128 miles (+560)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,128 miles
- Test number
- 441633986345
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront suspension top mount couplings corroded x2
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable slightly insecure
- AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront wiper linkage worn
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection x2
Pass88,568 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 88,568 miles
- Test number
- 283647612074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,540 miles (+962)6 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,540 miles
- Test number
- 958710666011
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch corrroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass87,578 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 87,578 miles
- Test number
- 713276279868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,562 miles (+1,508)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,562 miles
- Test number
- 417725512523
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rai (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose bracket broken off (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront track rods corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySills covered preventing full inspection
Pass86,054 miles (+1,520)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 86,054 miles
- Test number
- 312811717902
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,534 miles (+1,426)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,534 miles
- Test number
- 497588278527
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass83,108 miles (+54)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,108 miles
- Test number
- 227640706563
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,054 miles (+1,486)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,054 miles
- Test number
- 999099352560
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle section of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass81,568 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,568 miles
- Test number
- 158265878624
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,568 miles (+1,090)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,568 miles
- Test number
- 478066633627
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,478 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,478 miles
- Test number
- 481907315190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,477 miles (+1,131)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,477 miles
- Test number
- 199251812231
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension turret (6.1.B.2)
Pass79,346 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 79,346 miles
- Test number
- 382693261433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,345 miles (+968)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,345 miles
- Test number
- 159685400198
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear x member corroded (6.1.A.1)
Pass78,377 miles (+893)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 78,377 miles
- Test number
- 694270870494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,484 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 77,484 miles
- Test number
- 298349374201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,466 miles (+1,181)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,466 miles
- Test number
- 669690464228
- FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass76,285 miles (+1,202)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 76,285 miles
- Test number
- 758579153235
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight corrosion underneath
Pass75,083 miles (+1,583)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 75,083 miles
- Test number
- 347167632474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,500 miles (+1,513)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 73,500 miles
- Test number
- 125037231299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,987 miles (+1,971)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 71,987 miles
- Test number
- 581397730223
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass70,016 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 70,016 miles
- Test number
- 390266939489
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,336 miles (+2,951)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 67,336 miles
- Test number
- 510463038237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,385 miles (+3,505)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 64,385 miles
- Test number
- 743356937212
- NoteExhaust slightly corroded
Pass60,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 60,880 miles
- Test number
- 363710526441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S38 SDW
- Does S38 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 SDW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S38 SDW?
- The MOT on S38 SDW is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S38 SDW done?
- S38 SDW was recorded at 89,493 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,436 miles a year.
- Has S38 SDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S38 SDW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S38 SDW 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 S38 SDW find?
- S38 SDW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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