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P245 WVL

1997 Subaru Justy

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,829 mi
Last recorded56,829 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 WVL
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,829 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have age cracks

front cv joint noisy

Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have age cracks

front cv joint noisy

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,980 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 55,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

passenger front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 30 Jan 2015 55,441 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

passenger front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,662 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,653 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,225 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,871 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,408 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,151 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 44,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,649 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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P245 WVL is a 1997 Subaru Justy in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P245 WVL, 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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P245 WVL is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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