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P272 BSB

1997 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 BSB
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,011 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 84,053 miles

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

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

drivers door stiff to open from inside

nearside sill corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,717 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 74,965 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,497 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,164 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 38,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,771 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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P272 BSB is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P272 BSB, 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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P272 BSB is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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