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R122 DAH

1998 Subaru Justy

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

4,454 mi
Last recorded4,454 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 DAH
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 4,454 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arche corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 4,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification both rear arms wrong ones fitted to the car (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front sill and floor corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arche corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 104,453 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,563 miles

slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Fail 6 Oct 2018 86,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,491 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,402 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 84,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre long deep cracks to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,981 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front flexi brake hose's started to crack.

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

Rear floor area's corroded.

Rear subframe corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,379 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,379 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust system corroded.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing low & cracked.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,597 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,675 miles

Exhaust centre section around join corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,553 miles

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

Oil leak around engine.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

Oil leak around engine.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,725 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded.

o/s/r tyre cracked & wearing low.

Radiator core corroded & started to leak.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,984 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 71,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,579 miles

Radiator core corroded.Brake pipes at rear corroded.n/s/f tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,637 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 68,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 67,726 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 67,725 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

radiator core's corroded.brake disc's worn and corroded.ariel broken.

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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R122 DAH is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R122 DAH, 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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R122 DAH is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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