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P494 ARY

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 ARY
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

engine oil low

Fail 15 Dec 2017 71,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

engine oil low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,507 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,947 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,947 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,407 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,277 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,652 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 25,876 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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P494 ARY is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P494 ARY, 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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What year was P494 ARY registered?

P494 ARY is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P494 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 ARY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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