1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · V510 DJH
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 135,110 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V510 DJH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 135,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V510 DJH 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 (V510 DJH) between March 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
V510 DJH Mileage History
- 09/03/2024134,797 mi
- 16/08/2025135,110 mi+313 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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