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NL61 CJU

2011 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,004 mi
Last recorded159,004 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Impreza59,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 CJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 159,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 150,295 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 142,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre pipe - slight leak from weld repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 133,464 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 133,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 122,569 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 114,713 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,732 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket/hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 107,706 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket/hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 99,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,278 miles

COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,752 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR TYRES TREAD STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 27 Aug 2014 13,752 miles

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

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

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR TYRES TREAD STARTING TO SPLIT

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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NL61 CJU is a 2011 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,457 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 NL61 CJU, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NL61 CJU is a 2011 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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