1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · V381 DSL
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 151,016 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V381 DSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 151,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V381 DSL Mileage History
- 13/10/2022145,566 mi
- 17/10/2023148,849 mi+3,283 mi
- 19/10/2023148,854 mi+5 mi
- 10/10/2024151,012 mi+2,158 mi
- 17/10/2024151,016 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V381 DSL 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 (V381 DSL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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