1993 Subaru Impreza 1.8L Petrol · L850 DDB
1993 Subaru Impreza (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 32,847 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L850 DDB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 32,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L850 DDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Subaru Impreza (L850 DDB) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). 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.
L850 DDB Mileage History
- 10/06/202228,837 mi
- 14/11/202329,553 mi+716 mi
- 23/05/202632,847 mi+3,294 mi
Average of roughly 1,015 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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