1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P556 CFH
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 186,239 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P556 CFH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 186,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
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P556 CFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P556 CFH) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
P556 CFH Mileage History
- 11/04/2022184,009 mi
- 16/02/2024184,550 mi+541 mi
- 01/03/2025184,975 mi+425 mi
- 06/03/2026186,239 mi+1,264 mi
Average of roughly 572 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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