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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

X438 EPPMOT history

X438 EPP is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 2 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

X438 EPP black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,470 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 EPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 EPP was last recorded at 173,470 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2008: 81,416 miles, lower than 756,876 miles on 23 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,375 miles · 24 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,470 miles
  • 2025 – 172,646 miles
  • 2024 – 170,730 miles
  • 2023 – 167,502 miles
  • 2022 – 165,978 miles
  • 2021 – 162,735 miles
  • 2020 – 160,936 miles
  • 2019 – 152,337 miles
  • 2018 – 140,822 miles
  • 2017 – 125,288 miles
  • 2016 – 124,186 miles
  • 2015 – 119,901 miles
  • 2014 – 117,697 miles
  • 2013 – 112,679 miles
  • 2012 – 107,534 miles
  • 2011 – 99,369 miles
  • 2010 – 93,625 miles
  • 2009 – 87,485 miles
  • 2008 – 81,416 miles
  • 2007 – 756,876 miles
  • 2006 – 703,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,470 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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear coil springs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,470 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,470 miles
    Test number
    975748685375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,375 miles (+729)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,375 miles
    Test number
    317823882594
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass172,646 miles (+1,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    172,646 miles
    Test number
    989658625639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 corroded non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass170,730 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,730 miles
    Test number
    110153266230
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass167,502 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,502 miles
    Test number
    986061991719
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly outer edges

  6. Pass165,978 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,978 miles
    Test number
    644373014091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded

  7. Fail165,975 miles (+3,240)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,975 miles
    Test number
    281256318673
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/floorpan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded

  8. Pass162,735 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,735 miles
    Test number
    348120223302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail162,731 miles (+1,795)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,731 miles
    Test number
    644850937471
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass160,936 miles (+8,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,936 miles
    Test number
    656899552470
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass152,337 miles (+11,515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,337 miles
    Test number
    110687120424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,822 miles (+15,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    359539375601
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box slight leak, but emissions test still passed. (7.1.2)

  13. Pass125,288 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    332746008548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,186 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,186 miles
    Test number
    338508076293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,901 miles
    Test number
    167842825025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,901 miles (+2,204)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,901 miles
    Test number
    868662625007
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass117,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    829408524028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,697 miles (+5,018)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    125907524032
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass112,679 miles (+5,145)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    679514313085
    • NoteNoise noted in engine compartment..................@@..............Thanx 4yur custom
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating

  20. Pass107,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    325523422028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,534 miles (+8,165)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    636843022006
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass99,369 miles (+5,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    256914321058
    • NoteFront wheel tracking out

  23. Pass93,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    744701020056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,625 miles (+6,140)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    100260920037
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass87,485 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    800596029083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,416 miles (-675,460)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,416 miles
    Test number
    210658808019
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges camber needs adjusting

  27. Pass756,876 miles (+53,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    756,876 miles
    Test number
    790773827037
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass703,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    703,876 miles
    Test number
    684177926071
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X438 EPP

Does X438 EPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X438 EPP is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X438 EPP?
The MOT on X438 EPP is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X438 EPP done?
X438 EPP was recorded at 173,470 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026.
Has X438 EPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 EPP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X438 EPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X438 EPP find?
X438 EPP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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