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V520 DHR

1999 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 DHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,439 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,612 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,927 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 93,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,615 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 93,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 92,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 92,417 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 92,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 91,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 89,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 84,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

unable to check body sills correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2007 84,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

is the fog light switch correct

rear wiper blade split

unable to check body sills correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2006 75,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V520 DHR is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V520 DHR, 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 V520 DHR registered?

V520 DHR is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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