Evidently this is an import model. First registered in the UK in 2001, but was actually manufactured in 1997. Though, by 2001 we would have had W, X, Y and 51 plate so it makes it look a little odd to be issued a 99 V plate when A. 99% of the time they are issued with Manufacture Year plates (i.e. P/R should be '97), or B. If the latter, 1%, would have been issued either a Y or 51 plate in 2001.