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P138 YGH

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 YGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 120,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 119,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 116,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 115,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 112,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,389 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 106,007 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 106,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 101,058 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 94,022 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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P138 YGH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P138 YGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P138 YGH registered?

P138 YGH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P138 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 YGH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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