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V509 DJH

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 DJH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,811 miles

Cuts in both front tyres but still meet requirements

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres perished and 2011 DOT code

Fail 10 Oct 2024 97,811 miles

Cuts in both front tyres but still meet requirements

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres perished and 2011 DOT code

Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,480 miles

General surface corrosion evident underneath especially rear axle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along outer shoulder (NSR also) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,753 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 93,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,668 miles

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,664 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rearbox corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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V509 DJH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V509 DJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V509 DJH registered?

V509 DJH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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