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P972 LOE

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,501 mi
Last recorded160,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 LOE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 160,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 160,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 160,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 159,970 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 158,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 153,333 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 153,325 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 138,352 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 138,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 132,931 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,567 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 124,688 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 124,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 121,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 113,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 113,548 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 105,456 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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P972 LOE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P972 LOE, 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 P972 LOE registered?

P972 LOE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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