1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P567 FWL

The Subaru Impreza presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 8 September 2025 at 102,667 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, showing consistent compliance and no worsening mechanical condition across the four-year window. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 29-year-old vehicle. The odometer climbed from 99,869 miles at the 22 September 2021 test to 102,667 miles by September 2025, a total of 2,798 miles over four years or roughly 700 miles annually. Such low accumulation suggests prolonged periods of standing or short local journeys rather than regular driving, and the clean MOT history offers no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs during that span. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion and suspension bushes given the car's age and likely static storage cycles. Standing vehicles commonly develop subframe rust and perished rubber components that a pass certificate without advisories may not capture if the tester judged them within limits. Brake discs, calipers, and the exhaust system warrant physical checks for internal rust or seizing after low-mileage dormancy. The drivetrain should be assessed for fluid degradation. The MOT record shows no recurring faults, but the age demands verification beyond the paper trail.