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P968 TVS

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,360 mi
Last recorded88,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 TVS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic trim

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,217 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,057 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 80,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,164 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,599 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,599 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,932 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,061 miles

slight hand brake and foot brake travel

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,946 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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P968 TVS is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P968 TVS, 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 P968 TVS registered?

P968 TVS is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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