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GIL 228

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 228
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 134,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 133,862 miles

Corrosion coil springs

Corrosion to both rear wheel archs

Corrosion to shock bodies

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2023 133,860 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion coil springs

Corrosion to both rear wheel archs

Corrosion to shock bodies

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2022 133,794 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,583 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 12 Mar 2021 133,580 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 131,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 131,503 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,538 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,229 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,440 miles

some rear tie bar rubber bushes starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2016 119,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some rear tie bar rubber bushes starting to perish

uneven wear to n/s/r and o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,715 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 113,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,251 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,729 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,875 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 106,875 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,502 miles

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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GIL 228 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GIL 228, 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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GIL 228 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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