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K478 JCL

1993 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Justy59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 JCL
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,232 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jan 2010 36,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,879 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,009 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K478 JCL is a 1993 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 K478 JCL, 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 33 years old, this Subaru Justy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K478 JCL is a 1993 Subaru Justy, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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