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V516 DHG

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,647 mi
Last recorded196,647 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 DHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 196,647 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joint

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joint

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 189,739 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 181,582 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear wheel arch corrded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 174,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch correded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 173,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,223 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 163,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 159,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 154,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 147,064 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 147,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,733 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,693 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,774 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 107,774 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner cv gaiters split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 78,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F brake binding occasionally.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S and N/S front antiroll bar link bushes slight play.

O/S and N/S front lower ball joint rubber boots split.

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil filter body rusty.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 65,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 61,832 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 55,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V516 DHG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V516 DHG, 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 V516 DHG registered?

V516 DHG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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