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L979 VGK

1993 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Subaru Justy59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 VGK
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 82,578 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,063 miles

Nearside front floor starting to corrode.

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front floor starting to corrode.

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,226 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Sills and wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,708 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes can not be checked because of grease

Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,577 miles

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,135 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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L979 VGK is a 1993 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L979 VGK, 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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What year was L979 VGK registered?

L979 VGK is a 1993 Subaru Justy, first registered on 18 November 1993.

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The MOT history for L979 VGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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