1993 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · L291 WPX
1993 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 89,874 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L291 WPX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2011
- 89,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L291 WPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Subaru Impreza (L291 WPX) between July 2005 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
L291 WPX Mileage History
- 15/07/2005113,081 km
- 15/08/2006122,298 mi
- 16/08/2006122,306 mi+8 mi
- 21/07/200779,866 mi-42,440 mi
- 27/07/200779,916 mi+50 mi
- 09/10/200882,748 mi+2,832 mi
- 02/10/200988,745 mi+5,997 mi
- 19/04/201189,874 mi+1,129 mi
Average of roughly -4,029 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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