1999 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · V880 DGH
1999 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 106,412 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V880 DGH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 106,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V880 DGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Subaru Impreza (V880 DGH) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
V880 DGH Mileage History
- 30/09/202292,916 mi
- 18/10/202397,162 mi+4,246 mi
- 29/11/202499,734 mi+2,572 mi
- 21/11/2025106,412 mi+6,678 mi
Average of roughly 4,294 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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