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P253 VUY

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,935 mi
Last recorded88,935 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 VUY
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 88,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,793 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 80,793 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror broken but sucure

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,923 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 66,183 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 66,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P253 VUY is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P253 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P253 VUY?

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What year was P253 VUY registered?

P253 VUY is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P253 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 VUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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