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1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P587 JMS

P587 JMS

1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 149,510 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025.

Make & Model
SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
149,510 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1994cc

P587 JMS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2024
  • 149,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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P587 JMS Mileage History

  1. 17/01/2023250,803 mi
  2. 17/01/2023250,803 mi
  3. 17/08/2024149,510 mi-101,293 mi
  4. 17/08/2024149,510 mi

Average of roughly -64,010 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P587 JMS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P587 JMS) between January 2023 and August 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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