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PIL 5553

1998 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,991 mi
Last recorded68,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 5553
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 68,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,589 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 62,576 miles

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

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

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

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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PIL 5553 is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 57,922 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 PIL 5553, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PIL 5553?

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What year was PIL 5553 registered?

PIL 5553 is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PIL 5553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 5553 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PIL 5553 have outstanding finance?

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