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P388 GPF

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,016 mi
Last recorded148,016 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 GPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 148,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 147,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 144,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 143,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 142,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 136,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,658 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 131,051 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 130,279 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 130,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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P388 GPF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P388 GPF, 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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What year was P388 GPF registered?

P388 GPF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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