1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · 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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V597 DPY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2024
- 126,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V597 DPY 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 (V597 DPY) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
V597 DPY Mileage History
- 08/04/2022126,277 mi
- 06/04/2024126,618 mi+341 mi
Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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