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P589 SFW

1996 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,270 mi
Last recorded17,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy56,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 SFW
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,488 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012

exhaust slightly fouling propshaft

Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,199 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 92,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,368 miles

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2007 62,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P589 SFW is a 1996 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P589 SFW, 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.

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What year was P589 SFW registered?

P589 SFW is a 1996 Subaru Justy, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P589 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 SFW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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