1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P420 DPA
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 146,174 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P420 DPA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 146,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P420 DPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P420 DPA) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
P420 DPA Mileage History
- 04/03/200655,561 mi
- 10/03/200758,534 mi+2,973 mi
- 01/03/200861,701 mi+3,167 mi
- 01/03/200861,701 mi
- 10/03/200965,113 mi+3,412 mi
- 19/02/201071,552 mi+6,439 mi
- 12/02/201181,408 mi+9,856 mi
- 11/02/201292,096 mi+10,688 mi
- 16/02/201399,079 mi+6,983 mi
- 22/02/2014108,061 mi+8,982 mi
- 20/02/2015118,179 mi+10,118 mi
- 20/02/2015118,179 mi
- 20/02/2016125,821 mi+7,642 mi
- 15/07/2017133,827 mi+8,006 mi
- 14/07/2018136,038 mi+2,211 mi
- 03/07/2019137,849 mi+1,811 mi
- 23/06/2020139,792 mi+1,943 mi
- 09/07/2021141,300 mi+1,508 mi
- 21/06/2022142,197 mi+897 mi
- 12/07/2023142,800 mi+603 mi
- 20/07/2024143,955 mi+1,155 mi
- 17/07/2025145,115 mi+1,160 mi
- 24/07/2025145,115 mi
- 21/07/2026146,174 mi+1,059 mi
Average of roughly 4,446 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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