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L227 EKM

1994 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,970 mi
Last recorded34,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Justy61,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 EKM
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 34,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has been underseal treated - exposed areas front & rear have slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 34,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has been underseal treated - exposed areas front & rear have slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,942 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle x member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,880 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe bushes deteriorated - both sides (chalked

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe bushes deteriorated - both sides (chalked

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,507 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,999 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion n/s outer sill at centre

Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,311 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 15,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,297 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 10,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2008 104,088 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 8,017 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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L227 EKM is a 1994 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 61,234 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 L227 EKM, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Justy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L227 EKM is a 1994 Subaru Justy, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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