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Subaru Impreza

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc

L3 WHJMOT history

L3 WHJ is a white petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2024.

L3 WHJ white Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
92,845 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 WHJ was last recorded at 92,845 miles on 24 Feb 2024, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,245 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
1,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,845 miles
  • 2023 – 92,245 miles
  • 2013 – 87,625 miles
  • 2011 – 84,289 miles
  • 2010 – 80,163 miles
  • 2009 – 76,178 miles
  • 2008 – 71,909 miles
  • 2007 – 66,296 miles
  • 2006 – 62,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,845 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRoll cage fitted

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,845 miles (+600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    105154518396
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRoll cage fitted

  2. Pass92,245 miles (+4,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    199697417043
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified (roll cage fitted)

  3. Pass87,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    198025803060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,625 miles (+3,336)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    276735303053
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  5. Pass84,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    825657191271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,289 miles (+4,126)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    715297091252
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear wiper deteriorated.

  7. Pass80,163 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,163 miles
    Test number
    843592800360
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  8. Fail80,162 miles (+3,984)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    660960500336
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  9. Pass76,178 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,178 miles
    Test number
    602007999259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,174 miles (+7)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    943366299207
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in o/s of steering rack

  11. Fail76,167 miles (+4,258)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    150604499293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass71,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    423977398253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,909 miles (+5,613)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    152316898283
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass66,296 miles (+3,653)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,296 miles
    Test number
    290061177461
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteSUSPECT CAT CONVERTOR WILL BE REMOVED WHEN PASSED

  15. Pass62,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    401693676178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,643 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    930542576126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Questions about L3 WHJ

Does L3 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 WHJ expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 WHJ?
The MOT on L3 WHJ expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 WHJ done?
L3 WHJ was recorded at 92,845 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2024, an average of 1,708 miles a year.
Has L3 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WHJ has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on L3 WHJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L3 WHJ find?
L3 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; roll cage fitted.

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