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F283 MCF

1988 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,033 mi
Last recorded35,033 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Subaru Justy55,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 MCF
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,033 miles

Oil leak

rear wheel archs rusted

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front indicator lens holed orange bulb fitted so not showing white light to front

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

rear wheel archs rusted

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2009 34,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

o/s wiper loose

Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,436 miles

o/s wiper loose

Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 32,743 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,769 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 30,769 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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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F283 MCF is a 1988 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F283 MCF, 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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What year was F283 MCF registered?

F283 MCF is a 1988 Subaru Justy, first registered on 17 September 1988.

Is F283 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F283 MCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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