The road tax status for V597 DPY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V597 DPY?

The MOT for V597 DPY is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of V597 DPY?

The recorded mileage for V597 DPY is 126,618 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V597 DPY ULEZ compliant?

No, V597 DPY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · V597 DPY

V597 DPY

1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 126,618 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025.

Make & Model: SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 04 Apr 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 126,618 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Expired on 04 Apr 2025

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Year

1999

Engine

1994cc

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V597 DPY Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2024
126,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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V597 DPY Mileage History

22/12/200547,776 mi
22/12/200547,776 mi
13/01/200754,830 mi+7,054 mi
16/10/200761,519 mi+6,689 mi
17/10/200874,043 mi+12,524 mi
13/10/200982,793 mi+8,750 mi
06/10/201090,983 mi+8,190 mi
07/10/201199,200 mi+8,217 mi
12/10/2012106,911 mi+7,711 mi
07/10/2013115,484 mi+8,573 mi
15/10/2014118,406 mi+2,922 mi
10/03/2017118,447 mi+41 mi
31/03/2017118,447 mi
20/03/2018121,962 mi+3,515 mi
29/03/2019123,715 mi+1,753 mi
03/03/2020124,522 mi+807 mi
11/03/2021125,895 mi+1,373 mi
08/04/2022126,277 mi+382 mi
06/04/2024126,618 mi+341 mi

Average of roughly 4,311 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

V597 DPY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 02:01

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Subaru Impreza (V597 DPY) between December 2005 and April 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 April 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main before and after valve (3.6.B.2c)”.

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