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P25 DRV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,120 mi
Last recorded107,120 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 DRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 107,120 miles

Both sill cover fitted on

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 102,608 miles

A sill cover fitted on.

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake back plates advanced corrosion requires attention

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

slight binding in offside rear brake

vehicle structure and suspension components generally heavily corroded would benefit attention

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,300 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler tubing corroded but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle leaking oil from engine bay

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,300 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All coil springs corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler tubing corroded but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle leaking oil from engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,576 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 100,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,128 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 93,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,476 miles

airbag light on perminantly

non airbag steering wheel fitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2008 92,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on perminantly

non airbag steering wheel fitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,739 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,617 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet will not fasten

Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,234 miles

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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P25 DRV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P25 DRV, 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.

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P25 DRV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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