1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · AJZ 3597
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 78,796 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJZ 3597 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 78,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJZ 3597 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 1999 Subaru Impreza (AJZ 3597) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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 (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
AJZ 3597 Mileage History
- 05/07/202272,967 mi
- 21/07/202272,979 mi+12 mi
- 07/04/202575,493 mi+2,514 mi
- 15/04/202575,515 mi+22 mi
- 15/04/202678,796 mi+3,281 mi
Average of roughly 1,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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