1993 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · L488 HWL
1993 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 36,323 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L488 HWL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2022
- 36,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L488 HWL Mileage History
- 11/12/200769,173 mi
- 21/05/201136,323 mi-32,850 mi
- 03/07/201236,323 mi
- 10/08/201336,325 mi+2 mi
- 19/04/201436,323 mi-2 mi
- 13/11/201736,323 mi
- 17/11/201736,323 mi
- 15/02/201936,323 mi
- 26/01/202036,323 mi
- 08/02/202136,323 mi
- 05/03/202136,323 mi
- 12/03/202236,323 mi
Average of roughly -2,305 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L488 HWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Subaru Impreza (L488 HWL) between December 2007 and March 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2022 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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