1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P227 GTA
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 114,450 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,450 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
P227 GTA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2024
- 114,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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P227 GTA Mileage History
- 05/12/2008122,500 mi
- 09/01/2009122,607 km
- 05/01/2010130,697 mi
- 30/12/2010137,949 mi+7,252 mi
- 31/12/2010137,949 mi
- 13/12/2011142,708 mi+4,759 mi
- 13/12/2012147,024 mi+4,316 mi
- 13/12/2012147,024 mi
- 02/12/2013152,042 mi+5,018 mi
- 02/12/2013152,042 mi
- 03/11/2014157,397 mi+5,355 mi
- 04/11/2014157,397 mi
- 30/11/2015163,685 mi+6,288 mi
- 30/11/2015163,685 mi
- 26/09/2019114,242 mi-49,443 mi
- 21/07/2021114,445 mi+203 mi
- 11/01/2024114,450 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -533 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P227 GTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P227 GTA) between December 2008 and January 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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