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P837 FEC

1997 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 FEC
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 82,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,654 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,654 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,846 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 46,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P837 FEC is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P837 FEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P837 FEC registered?

P837 FEC is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P837 FEC safe to buy?

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