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FE08 GWM

2008 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GWM
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 95,686 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 95,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 89,628 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 87,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 86,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,433 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,917 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

all prescribed areas corroded

exhaust leaking

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 63,301 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 63,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,544 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2014 52,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2014 52,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 36,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,979 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,875 miles

o/s wiper blade split

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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FE08 GWM is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,024 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 FE08 GWM, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Justy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE08 GWM registered?

FE08 GWM is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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