1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · C19 LDY
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 138,549 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C19 LDY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 138,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C19 LDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Subaru Impreza (C19 LDY) between July 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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