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N296 EKW

1996 Subaru Justy

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,617 mi
Last recorded36,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy56,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 EKW
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,617 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 36,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,660 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 34,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2010 34,401 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 33,776 miles

suspension arms front and rear plus other parts slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,763 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 32,843 miles

rear bumper brackets corroded and britle

Pass 30 May 2007 31,973 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 31,973 miles

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

Advise front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 May 2006 30,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N296 EKW is a 1996 Subaru Justy in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 56,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N296 EKW, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N296 EKW is a 1996 Subaru Justy, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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