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P833 KGM

1997 Subaru Justy

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,094 mi
Last recorded56,094 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 KGM
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 56,094 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Prop-shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 55,725 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 55,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,782 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,115 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,766 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,011 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 38,005 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,312 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 17,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 9,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,210 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,353 miles

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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P833 KGM is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P833 KGM, 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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P833 KGM is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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