1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P624 GPE
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 85,780 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P624 GPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2024
- 85,780 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.
P624 GPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P624 GPE) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P624 GPE Mileage History
- 10/03/202279,555 mi
- 24/06/202380,428 mi+873 mi
- 23/11/202380,429 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/202485,733 mi+5,304 mi
- 25/11/202485,780 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 2,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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