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P691 LYC

1997 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 LYC
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,348 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 79,760 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 79,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 73,877 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,877 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,774 miles

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

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

advice offside front tyre is slightly damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,774 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

advice offside front tyre is slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2007 60,654 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 60,654 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

near side front wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Apr 2006 52,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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P691 LYC is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P691 LYC, 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 P691 LYC registered?

P691 LYC is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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