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MJ57 XVG

2008 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,372 mi
Last recorded74,372 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 XVG
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,372 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 73,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,866 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 53,000 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 53,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,727 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,475 miles

slight corrosion on front brakr discs

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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MJ57 XVG is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ57 XVG, 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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MJ57 XVG is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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