1993 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · L778 WGH
1993 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 154,580 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2013.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L778 WGH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2012
- 154,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L778 WGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Subaru Impreza (L778 WGH) between May 2012 and June 2012.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
L778 WGH Mileage History
- 29/05/2012154,573 mi
- 20/06/2012154,580 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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