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P721 DPA

1997 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,178 mi
Last recorded9,178 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 DPA
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 9,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 9,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2018 8,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 2,441 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2017 2,291 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,599 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,438 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,282 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 74,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Jan 2012 67,921 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,452 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,452 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,377 miles

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2009 62,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust has blow from front pipe and has an inadiquate repair but isnt excessively noisey

Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,584 miles

exhaust repaired on front pipe with hose clips

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

o/s/f tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 50,399 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked.

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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P721 DPA is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P721 DPA, 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 P721 DPA registered?

P721 DPA is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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