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F86 MVL

1989 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,428 mi
Last recorded35,428 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Subaru Justy49,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF86 MVL
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 35,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 35,397 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 35,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 34,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 34,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing within 30 cm of suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,398 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 30,710 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 27,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,217 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,520 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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F86 MVL is a 1989 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 1989 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 49,383 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 F86 MVL, 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 37 years old, this Subaru Justy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F86 MVL registered?

F86 MVL is a 1989 Subaru Justy, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F86 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F86 MVL shows 12 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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