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P774 DRX

1996 Subaru Justy

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy56,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 DRX
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lense Damaged No White Light Shown To Rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 71,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lense Damaged No White Light Shown To Rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,747 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 67,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp apply brakes no lights working on O/S/R (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 63,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 63,502 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 61,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,333 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 47,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,442 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 47,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,758 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished/cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,592 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,514 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Oil leak

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,038 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,122 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 42,122 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,811 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,297 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,255 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 38,206 miles

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

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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P774 DRX is a 1996 Subaru Justy in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 P774 DRX, 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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P774 DRX is a 1996 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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