Official DVLA Record

1997 Subaru STI 2.0L Petrol · P555 UBY

P555 UBY

1997 Subaru STI (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 101,242 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SUBARU STI
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/09/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
101,242 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/09/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
2000cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 1997 Subaru STI has a clean MOT history, with all recorded tests from 2015 to 2022 resulting in a "PASSED" rating and no defects listed. The most recent MOT on 2022-09-21, at 101,242 miles, confirms the vehicle met safety standards without noted issues. This consistency suggests the car has been well-maintained in terms of basic safety and functionality. The MOT records show no recurring mechanical patterns or escalating risks. All tests, including the 2016-09-01 entry (87,472 miles), passed without defects, and the gap between 2015 and 2016 (just 319 miles) implies potential periods of inactivity. However, the absence of recorded faults in these years indicates no immediate safety concerns. The trend over time appears stable, with no evidence of worsening conditions. The vehicle’s mileage of 101,242 miles for a 29-year-old car is unusually low, averaging 3,491 miles annually. This could reflect light use, long periods of storage, or infrequent driving. While lower mileage often correlates with less wear on components like brakes and suspension, it may also signal under-use, which can lead to issues such as fluid degradation, battery drain, or corrosion.

P555 UBY Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
  • 101,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P555 UBY Mileage History

  1. 25/09/202195,474 mi
  2. 21/09/2022101,242 mi+5,768 mi

Average of roughly 5,833 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P555 UBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Jun 2026, 16:27
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Sti (P555 UBY) between September 2021 and September 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

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