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Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,457 cc

S740 TPPMOT history

S740 TPP is a red petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,193 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 TPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 TPP was last recorded at 136,193 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,929 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
4,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,193 miles
  • 2025 – 135,929 miles
  • 2024 – 135,739 miles
  • 2023 – 134,744 miles
  • 2022 – 132,623 miles
  • 2021 – 129,935 miles
  • 2020 – 128,439 miles
  • 2019 – 126,133 miles
  • 2018 – 122,000 miles
  • 2017 – 120,204 miles
  • 2016 – 117,590 miles
  • 2015 – 115,189 miles
  • 2014 – 111,080 miles
  • 2013 – 106,626 miles
  • 2012 – 103,232 miles
  • 2011 – 100,469 miles
  • 2010 – 93,064 miles
  • 2009 – 76,457 miles
  • 2008 – 64,389 miles
  • 2007 – 51,396 miles
  • 2005 – 41,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,193 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,193 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    714808626820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,929 miles (+190)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,929 miles
    Test number
    604836492448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass135,739 miles (+995)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,739 miles
    Test number
    528558242795
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,744 miles (+2,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,744 miles
    Test number
    729982958427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass132,623 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,623 miles
    Test number
    718154211901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,935 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,935 miles
    Test number
    756328051348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,439 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,439 miles
    Test number
    966485795504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,133 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    749473273101
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose securing clips incorrect

  9. Fail126,132 miles (+4,132)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,132 miles
    Test number
    196013122924
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose securing clips incorrect

  10. Pass122,000 miles (+1,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,000 miles
    Test number
    665823084727
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass120,204 miles (+2,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,204 miles
    Test number
    690029799812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass117,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,590 miles
    Test number
    618345184990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySevere Oil leak

  13. Fail117,589 miles (+2,400)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    681831655614
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySevere Oil leak

  14. Pass115,189 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    727154905103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  15. Fail115,177 miles (+4,097)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,177 miles
    Test number
    278750705124
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  16. Pass111,080 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,080 miles
    Test number
    318384494084
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail111,077 miles (+4,451)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    687060594081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass106,626 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,626 miles
    Test number
    708829013143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,552 miles (+3,320)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,552 miles
    Test number
    218436713171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass103,232 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    268234812477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,469 miles
    Test number
    165457791450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,463 miles (+7,399)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,463 miles
    Test number
    848007391002
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass93,064 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    274599310130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,217 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    701952760078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,208 miles (+15,751)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    371921760026
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass76,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    231344089088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,457 miles (+12,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    964633089060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass64,389 miles (+12,993)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    583987718158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,396 miles (+9,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    312341047070
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass41,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    41,657 miles
    Test number
    121241955305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail41,657 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,657 miles
    Test number
    294271455339
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about S740 TPP

Does S740 TPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 TPP is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 TPP?
The MOT on S740 TPP is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 TPP done?
S740 TPP was recorded at 136,193 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
Has S740 TPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 TPP has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S740 TPP 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 S740 TPP find?
S740 TPP passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.

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