1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · T533 AST
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 158,445 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T533 AST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 158,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
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T533 AST 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 (T533 AST) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
T533 AST Mileage History
- 02/12/2021146,917 mi
- 04/12/2022148,571 mi+1,654 mi
- 22/03/2024153,865 mi+5,294 mi
- 24/02/2025156,129 mi+2,264 mi
- 24/02/2026158,445 mi+2,316 mi
Average of roughly 2,726 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: Excellent
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