1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P808 ERX
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 181,565 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P808 ERX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 181,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P808 ERX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (P808 ERX) between December 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
P808 ERX Mileage History
- 29/12/2005122,745 mi
- 04/01/2006122,898 mi+153 mi
- 18/04/2007127,947 mi+5,049 mi
- 09/06/2008128,616 mi+669 mi
- 05/06/2009130,833 mi+2,217 mi
- 29/06/2010133,012 mi+2,179 mi
- 31/07/2010133,018 mi+6 mi
- 28/07/2011135,262 mi+2,244 mi
- 01/08/2011135,401 mi+139 mi
- 27/06/2012138,080 mi+2,679 mi
- 08/07/2013139,691 mi+1,611 mi
- 08/07/2013139,691 mi
- 27/01/2015141,121 mi+1,430 mi
- 28/01/2016143,587 mi+2,466 mi
- 29/01/2016143,587 mi
- 25/01/2017146,230 mi+2,643 mi
- 01/02/2018147,667 mi+1,437 mi
- 05/02/2018147,667 mi
- 14/06/2019147,907 mi+240 mi
- 29/03/2021148,724 mi+817 mi
- 26/03/2022151,943 mi+3,219 mi
- 07/04/2023156,232 mi+4,289 mi
- 05/04/2024163,578 mi+7,346 mi
- 07/04/2025175,467 mi+11,889 mi
- 07/04/2025175,467 mi
- 30/03/2026181,565 mi+6,098 mi
Average of roughly 2,905 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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