1994 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · M195 OFX
1994 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 176,112 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M195 OFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 176,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M195 OFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Subaru Impreza (M195 OFX) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
M195 OFX Mileage History
- 04/02/2022170,531 mi
- 26/07/2023172,338 mi+1,807 mi
- 27/07/2023172,340 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/2024175,254 mi+2,914 mi
- 22/10/2025176,112 mi+858 mi
Average of roughly 1,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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