1995 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · M172 RTX

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness status characterized by a trend of worsening mechanical health and emission failures. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 136,943 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. That June failure revealed multiple emission issues involving carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, alongside insecure seat mounting. The presence of a noisy exhaust on the July 2025 pass suggests that while the emissions were temporarily rectified, the exhaust system remains degraded or structurally failing. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 31-year-old Subaru, averaging approximately 4,418 miles per year. However, the data shows erratic usage patterns. There is a conspicuous thirteen-year gap between the November 2010 and October 2023 tests, during which the car covered only 3,320 miles. Such long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid breakdown, regardless of the low mileage. The recent accumulation of 6,114 miles between 2023 and 2025 indicates a sudden increase in use which has exposed long-dormant mechanical faults. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the engine and fuel management system. The record shows recurring failures with exhaust emissions and lambda readings in both 2023 and 2025, indicating a failing catalytic converter or persistent rich mixture issues. The suspension has shown a history of wear, with ball joint play, insecure shock absorber attachments, and anti-roll bar linkage bushing issues being flagged over the years. Given the age of the vehicle and the periods of standing stationary, a chassis check for structural corrosion is critical, as low-mileage cars often suffer from hidden rust due to lack of airflow and moisture retention.