1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P921 AWV
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 63,956 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P921 AWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 63,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P921 AWV 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 1997 Subaru Impreza (P921 AWV) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
P921 AWV Mileage History
- 15/03/202263,480 mi
- 17/03/202363,661 mi+181 mi
- 22/03/202463,795 mi+134 mi
- 01/04/202563,956 mi+161 mi
Average of roughly 156 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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