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P166 VBB

1996 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,137 mi
Last recorded56,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy56,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 VBB
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,762 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,762 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,981 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,484 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,998 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,998 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,908 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,363 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 26,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 25,363 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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P166 VBB is a 1996 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P166 VBB, 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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What year was P166 VBB registered?

P166 VBB is a 1996 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P166 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 VBB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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