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Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

S738 DGHMOT history

S738 DGH is a green petrol Subaru Impreza Sport AWD first used on 23 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S738 DGH green Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,353 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 DGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza Sport AWD
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 DGH was last recorded at 173,353 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 3,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,090 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,263 miles
Average per year
7,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,353 miles
  • 2023 – 170,090 miles
  • 2022 – 167,890 miles
  • 2021 – 165,927 miles
  • 2020 – 163,333 miles
  • 2019 – 159,330 miles
  • 2016 – 156,896 miles
  • 2015 – 150,757 miles
  • 2006 – 42,336 miles
  • 2005 – 34,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    383140006560
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded
  2. Pass173,353 miles (+3,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,353 miles
    Test number
    530269089976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass170,090 miles (+2,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,090 miles
    Test number
    841140316400
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass167,890 miles (+1,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    828837135052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass165,927 miles (+340)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,927 miles
    Test number
    644455809801
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Fail165,587 miles (+2,254)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,587 miles
    Test number
    235507225407
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted in wrong position & adjuster not working (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side upper mount - rubber cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass163,333 miles (+4,003)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,333 miles
    Test number
    418243308522
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass159,330 miles (+2,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,330 miles
    Test number
    228150879372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass156,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    156,896 miles
    Test number
    391096712424
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split
  10. Fail156,896 miles (+6,139)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,896 miles
    Test number
    825848171543
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split
  11. Pass150,757 miles (+108,421)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,757 miles
    Test number
    264613882589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    780015436392
    • 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)
  13. Fail42,336 miles (+7,864)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    442721936323
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • 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)
  14. Pass34,472 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    981696525384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,470 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    563685225329
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S738 DGH

Does S738 DGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 DGH is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S738 DGH?
The MOT on S738 DGH is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S738 DGH done?
S738 DGH was recorded at 173,353 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 7,326 miles a year.
Has S738 DGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 DGH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S738 DGH 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 S738 DGH find?
S738 DGH passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); underside generally corroded.

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