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G3 CLJ

1997 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,212 mi
Last recorded122,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 CLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,212 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 121,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 119,518 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 119,460 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 118,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak bottom radiator pipe

Fail 7 Apr 2021 118,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 117,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,298 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2018 117,298 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2017 117,079 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 117,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,208 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,732 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,748 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 107,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 96,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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G3 CLJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G3 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G3 CLJ registered?

G3 CLJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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