1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P146 BHG
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 128,880 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P146 BHG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 128,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P146 BHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P146 BHG) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
P146 BHG Mileage History
- 19/08/2024114,813 mi
- 07/08/2025128,880 mi+14,067 mi
Average of roughly 14,550 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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