1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · C15 AWC
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 134,797 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C15 AWC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 134,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C15 AWC 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 1999 Subaru Impreza (C15 AWC) between February 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
C15 AWC Mileage History
- 20/02/2025133,158 mi
- 16/02/2026134,764 mi+1,606 mi
- 03/03/2026134,797 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 1,593 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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