1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · T885 HRV
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 85,983 km. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 85,983 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T885 HRV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 85,983 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T885 HRV 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 (T885 HRV) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
T885 HRV Odometer History
- 27/05/202284,525 km
- 23/06/202385,572 km+1,047 km
- 03/07/202485,983 km+411 km
Average of roughly 693 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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