1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P405 DRS
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1997. Recorded mileage 78,600 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1994cc
P405 DRS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 78,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P405 DRS Mileage History
- 30/04/202278,428 mi
- 10/10/202378,534 mi+106 mi
- 26/03/202678,600 mi+66 mi
- 26/03/202678,600 mi
Average of roughly 44 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P405 DRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P405 DRS) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors [outer handles missing] (6.2.3 (a))”; “Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both front seat belt buckles (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural ”.
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