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1994 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · L790 MBV

L790 MBV

1994 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 71,125 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
71,125 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1994cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The roadworthiness status of this Subaru Impreza is currently sound, demonstrated by a clean pass on 2025-02-12 with zero recorded defects. This single entry represents a stable maintenance outcome, though the absence of a broader historical trail in the provided dataset requires cautious interpretation. Without prior advisory patterns or failure notes to cross-reference, the short-term trajectory relies entirely on this recent clean bill of health. The recorded mileage stands at 71,125 miles on a vehicle roughly thirty-two years old, translating to an average of approximately 2,223 miles per year. This low annual usage suggests the car spent significant periods in storage or saw strictly limited weekend deployment. Sparse historical data combined with exceptionally light usage patterns means that rubber components, fluid seals, and suspension bushings may suffer from age-related degradation rather than high-mileage friction wear. Prospective buyers must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and corrosion, as early Imprezas are notoriously susceptible to rust in the rear chassis rails, sills, and suspension turret mounting points. Mechanics should also thoroughly check all flexible brake lines, fuel hoses, and drive belt rubber for perishing caused by long periods of inactivity. Drivetrain components, including the all-wheel-drive system and manual gearbox seals, require careful scoping on a lift to identify any weeping fluids or perished joint boots that escape basic visual checks.

L790 MBV Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
  • 71,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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L790 MBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1994 Subaru Impreza (L790 MBV) between February 2025 and February 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

PASS
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ADVISORY