2000 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · H1 VHV
2000 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 164,857 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H1 VHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2025
- 164,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H1 VHV 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 2000 Subaru Impreza (H1 VHV) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
H1 VHV Mileage History
- 20/10/2023159,493 mi
- 21/11/2023159,533 mi+40 mi
- 23/10/2024162,091 mi+2,558 mi
- 31/10/2024162,136 mi+45 mi
- 18/11/2025164,857 mi+2,721 mi
Average of roughly 2,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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