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P556 CFH

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,239 mi
Last recorded186,239 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 CFH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 186,239 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2025 184,975 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 184,550 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 184,009 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 183,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 182,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 182,393 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 181,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 180,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 178,664 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 177,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 175,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 168,973 miles

vehicle used as rally car,floor pan solid but lots of knocks and dents in floor now only two rally seats and roll cage

Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,718 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 89,445 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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P556 CFH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P556 CFH, 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 P556 CFH registered?

P556 CFH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P556 CFH safe to buy?

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