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F172 HFG

1988 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,515 mi
Last recorded54,515 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Subaru Justy55,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 HFG
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,515 miles

both front outer c.v gaitors starting to perish

both front wheel arches corroded

exhaust noted rusty in places

front number plate noted cracked

n/s/r outer sill corroded

r/o/s wheel arch corroded

r/o/s wheel bearing worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 54,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front outer c.v gaitors starting to perish

both front wheel arches corroded

exhaust noted rusty in places

front number plate noted cracked

n/s/r outer sill corroded

r/o/s wheel arch corroded

r/o/s wheel bearing worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,087 miles

both front outter cv gaters perished

chassi rusty in places

front bumber slightly inscure

front exhaust flexi section damaged and blowing

front exhaust mount badly worn

rusty mark round both rear suspension arm bushes

slight engine oil leak round rear main oil seal

steering rack gaters perished

Fail 9 Nov 2013 53,087 miles

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

both front outter cv gaters perished

chassi rusty in places

exhaus blowing from rear joint

front bumber slightly inscure

front exhaust mount badly worn

rusty mark round both rear suspension arm bushes

slight engine oil leak round rear main oil seal

steering rack gaters perished

Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,070 miles

Oil leak noted from the engine.

The O/S/F outer CV gator is perrished.

The steering rack gators are perrished.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 50,152 miles

The O/S bumper section is insecure.

The O/S outer cv gator is perrished.

The O/S/R outer sill has been patched.

The engine is leaking oil.

The front exhaust mount has been repaired. The rear section is corroded.

The idle speed is higher than expected.

The rear axle, front mounting bushes require replacing.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,796 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,794 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,506 miles

o/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

o/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

o/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,115 miles

very slight play in o/s rack end .

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,088 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy?

Based on 47,648 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,647
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,604
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,523
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F172 HFG is a 1988 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 55,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Justy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F172 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Subaru Justy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F172 HFG is a 1988 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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