1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P811 GPA
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 76,294 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P811 GPA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 76,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P811 GPA 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 (P811 GPA) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
P811 GPA Mileage History
- 03/09/202475,785 mi
- 03/09/202475,785 mi
- 09/10/202575,810 mi+25 mi
- 17/09/202676,294 mi+484 mi
Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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