Official DVLA Record

1999 SUBARU IMPREZA2.0L Petrol

V480 FPA

SUBARU IMPREZA (1999, Petrol, 1994cc) — mileage recorded at 104,750. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/08/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1994cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2024‑08‑07 at 104,750 mi. The preceding test only two days earlier had failed, indicating that the identified defects were rectified promptly. However, the underlying condition shows a stable pattern of wear rather than improvement; suspension arm pins and bushes have been flagged repeatedly, and brake‑pedal rubbers continue to deteriorate across multiple tests. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 27‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 3,900 mi per year. The log shows a steady rise from 72,206 mi in 2011 to 104,750 mi in 2024, with no abrupt jumps that would suggest heavy use or neglect. MOT entries are annual and recent, the latest being just over two years old, which provides a reliable snapshot of the car’s ageing process. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension system for worn arm pins and bushes at both front and rear trailing arms, check the brake pedal mechanism for smooth wear and ensure the clutch pedal rubber is not excessively worn. The offside rear coil spring and front brake pipe should be examined for corrosion, and the brake calipers and discs for any binding or grabbing behaviour. Finally, the windscreen condition—damage within zone A and washer‑liquid adequacy—must be verified, as these items have been recurring advisories.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Aug 2026, 16:20
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2024‑08‑07 at 104,750 mi. The preceding test only two days earlier had failed, indicating that the identified defects were rectified promptly. However, the underlying condition shows a stable pattern of wear rather than improvement; suspension arm pins and bushes have been flagged repeatedly, and brake‑pedal rubbers continue to deteriorate across multiple tests. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 27‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 3,900 mi per year. The log shows a steady rise from 72,206 mi in 2011 to 104,750 mi in 2024, with no abrupt jumps that would suggest heavy use or neglect. MOT entries are annual and recent, the latest being just over two years old, which provides a reliable snapshot of the car’s ageing process. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension system for worn arm pins and bushes at both front and rear trailing arms, check the brake pedal mechanism for smooth wear and ensure the clutch pedal rubber is not excessively worn. The offside rear coil spring and front brake pipe should be examined for corrosion, and the brake calipers and discs for any binding or grabbing behaviour. Finally, the windscreen condition—damage within zone A and washer‑liquid adequacy—must be verified, as these items have been recurring advisories.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1999 Subaru Impreza (V480 FPA), we found 4 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to August 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 75% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 1 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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