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P837 KGM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,458 mi
Last recorded92,458 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 KGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 92,458 miles

Oil level low

Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,566 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 90,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,094 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,450 miles

Oil leak

both chassis leg's under vehicle slight damaged not affecting vehicle strength

clutch and brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge's

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,635 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,635 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 74,389 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,825 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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P837 KGM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P837 KGM, 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 P837 KGM registered?

P837 KGM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P837 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 KGM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P837 KGM have outstanding finance?

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