1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · V45 DCN
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 136,111 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V45 DCN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 136,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V45 DCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Subaru Impreza (V45 DCN) between November 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 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.
V45 DCN Mileage History
- 18/11/2024135,062 mi
- 11/11/2025136,111 mi+1,049 mi
Average of roughly 1,070 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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