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P683 BSS

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 BSS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,128 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

outer sills and sill to floor areas corroded

poor underbody copndition with evidence of corrosion in many places

suspect noisy front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Dec 2007 89,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

outer sills and sill to floor areas corroded

poor underbody copndition with evidence of corrosion in many places

suspect noisy front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,673 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill and sill to floor areas have evidence of corrosion and getting thin in places

underbody corrosion in many places

Fail 1 Dec 2006 84,673 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill and sill to floor areas have evidence of corrosion and getting thin in places

underbody corrosion in many places

Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,073 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 78,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P683 BSS is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P683 BSS, 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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P683 BSS is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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