1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P873 BFO
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 180,976 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1990cc
P873 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 180,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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P873 BFO Mileage History
- 15/11/2023169,832 mi
- 26/11/2024175,212 mi+5,380 mi
- 21/05/2025175,236 mi+24 mi
- 26/05/2026180,944 mi+5,708 mi
- 26/06/2026180,976 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 4,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P873 BFO 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 1996 Subaru Impreza (P873 BFO) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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