1995 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N530 DJW
1995 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1995. Recorded mileage 139,760 km. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Odometer
- 139,760 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N530 DJW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2010
- 139,760 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N530 DJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Subaru Impreza (N530 DJW) between July 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2010 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), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
N530 DJW Odometer History
- 03/07/2006112,301 km
- 09/02/2007114,049 km+1,748 km
- 13/02/2007114,049 mi
- 07/04/2008121,540 km
- 07/04/2008121,540 mi
- 25/02/2009130,617 km
- 18/02/2010139,760 km+9,143 km
Average of roughly 7,564 km per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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