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P490 HMS

1996 Subaru Justy

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,000 mi
Last recorded33,000 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy56,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 HMS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 25,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 25,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2008 21,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/f flex hose centre anchoring ferrule corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,431 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 95,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P490 HMS is a 1996 Subaru Justy in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P490 HMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P490 HMS registered?

P490 HMS is a 1996 Subaru Justy, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P490 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 HMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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