1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · T15 RBS
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 68,304 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T15 RBS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 68,304 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.
T15 RBS 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 (T15 RBS) between March 2025 and March 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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