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P6 UHY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 UHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,497 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,657 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,230 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,889 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,106 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,545 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,455 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front ball joint rubber split

Offside front ball joint rubber split

Fail 27 Mar 2006 60,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside front ball joint rubber split

Offside front ball joint rubber split

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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P6 UHY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P6 UHY, 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 P6 UHY registered?

P6 UHY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P6 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 UHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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