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V519 DHR

1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,584 mi
Last recorded147,584 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV519 DHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 143,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 142,166 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 142,166 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 141,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 141,970 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 141,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 140,580 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 138,680 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear tyre tread low and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 138,674 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear tyre tread low and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 138,208 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 138,206 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 125,253 miles

Both front drop links worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sill covers fitted

Slight leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Oct 2009 125,253 miles

Both front drop links worn

Sill covers fitted

Slight leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Mar 2008 101,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,856 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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V519 DHR is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V519 DHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V519 DHR registered?

V519 DHR is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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