1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · T65 RPG
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1999. Recorded mileage 192,631 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T65 RPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 192,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T65 RPG 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 (T65 RPG) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (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.
T65 RPG Mileage History
- 02/07/2022182,393 mi
- 23/09/2023188,094 mi+5,701 mi
- 01/08/2024189,452 mi+1,358 mi
- 13/08/2025191,224 mi+1,772 mi
- 31/07/2026192,631 mi+1,407 mi
Average of roughly 2,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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