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P979 GPH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 GPH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 113,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 112,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,246 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 109,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,481 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 108,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,394 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 107,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 106,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,214 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 93,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 83,614 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,190 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 77,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P979 GPH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P979 GPH, 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 P979 GPH registered?

P979 GPH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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