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G18 DTG

1997 Subaru Sambar

Orange Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,556 mi
Last recorded45,556 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Sambar86,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DTG
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,556 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 45,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,414 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 44,366 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 42,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,213 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

How Reliable is the Subaru Sambar?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
fog lamp missing 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Statutory seat belt missing 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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G18 DTG is a 1997 Subaru Sambar in Orange with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G18 DTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sambar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G18 DTG registered?

G18 DTG is a 1997 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G18 DTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 DTG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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