1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P440 DPA
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 120,050 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P440 DPA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2024
- 120,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P440 DPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P440 DPA) between June 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P440 DPA Mileage History
- 19/06/200683,885 mi
- 21/06/200683,885 mi
- 16/04/200894,654 mi+10,769 mi
- 01/05/2009101,013 mi+6,359 mi
- 07/05/2009101,066 mi+53 mi
- 25/05/2010107,210 mi+6,144 mi
- 27/05/2010107,236 mi+26 mi
- 25/09/2012116,431 mi+9,195 mi
- 02/10/2012116,431 mi
- 13/11/2013119,884 mi+3,453 mi
- 15/11/2013119,946 mi+62 mi
- 11/02/2023119,958 mi+12 mi
- 11/02/2023119,958 mi
- 17/02/2024120,050 mi+92 mi
- 17/02/2024120,050 mi
Average of roughly 2,047 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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