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V616 SVY

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,401 mi
Last recorded85,401 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 SVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,401 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 85,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 85,177 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depleted of tread on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depleted of tread on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

sill covers fitted

smell of petrol in car (FUEL LINES RUN THROUGH THE INSIDE OF CAR) unable to detect any fuel leak

Fail 14 Jun 2018 85,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right BEAM KICK UP TO THE OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right BEAM KICK UP TO THE OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way offside front brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depleted of tread on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depleted of tread on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

sill covers fitted

smell of petrol in car (FUEL LINES RUN THROUGH THE INSIDE OF CAR) unable to detect any fuel leak

Pass 22 May 2017 84,955 miles

slight edge wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,369 miles

slight edge wear on both rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,175 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,913 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,913 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,359 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,940 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 714,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,077 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 64,821 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)

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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V616 SVY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V616 SVY, 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 V616 SVY registered?

V616 SVY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V616 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V616 SVY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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