1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · V873 EEC
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 130,053 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V873 EEC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2023
- 130,053 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.
V873 EEC 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 (V873 EEC) between June 2022 and June 2023.
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: Tyres (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.
V873 EEC Mileage History
- 11/06/2022128,455 mi
- 12/06/2023130,053 mi+1,598 mi
Average of roughly 1,595 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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