1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · B19 CBO
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 1999. Recorded mileage 161,164 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B19 CBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 161,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B19 CBO 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 (B19 CBO) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B19 CBO Mileage History
- 21/02/2024156,859 mi
- 27/02/2024156,865 mi+6 mi
- 25/02/2025158,882 mi+2,017 mi
- 13/03/2025159,141 mi+259 mi
- 12/03/2026161,164 mi+2,023 mi
Average of roughly 2,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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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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