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R103 RVJ

1998 Subaru Justy

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,278 mi
Last recorded12,278 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 12,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 1,067 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 997 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,248 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,248 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,632 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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R103 RVJ is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R103 RVJ, 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.

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What year was R103 RVJ registered?

R103 RVJ is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R103 RVJ safe to buy?

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