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P211 YKS

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,958 mi
Last recorded2,958 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 YKS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 2,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 2,958 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,998 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 93,996 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,888 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,886 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,636 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 55,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,960 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,156 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,154 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 28,352 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,748 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 23,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P211 YKS is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 57,990 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 P211 YKS, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P211 YKS is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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