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FN08 RBU

2008 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,951 mi
Last recorded69,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RBU
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 69,951 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2026 69,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front cross member holed and badly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,594 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,594 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 67,594 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,572 miles

radiator support, front subframe and rear axle are corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

radiator support, front subframe and rear axle are corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,795 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 58,755 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower supension arm corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 49,859 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,848 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 46,848 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,150 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2 mm tread.

Hi-vis brake light in-op.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 44,150 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2 mm tread.

Hi-vis brake light in-op.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,543 miles

Bodywork damage.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 36,543 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bodywork damage.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,819 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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FN08 RBU is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN08 RBU, 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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FN08 RBU is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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