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GL08 HCJ

2008 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,032 mi
Last recorded90,032 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface is worn, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface is worn, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,443 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

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 slightly worn and corroded on the inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and corroded on the inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,877 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 8,877 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,996 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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GL08 HCJ is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL08 HCJ, 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 GL08 HCJ registered?

GL08 HCJ is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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