1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P901 BPF
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 120,099 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P901 BPF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 120,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P901 BPF 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 1996 Subaru Impreza (P901 BPF) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
P901 BPF Mileage History
- 23/08/2022104,064 mi
- 22/08/2023109,515 mi+5,451 mi
- 20/08/2024114,934 mi+5,419 mi
- 14/10/2025120,099 mi+5,165 mi
Average of roughly 5,101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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