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R168 VYD

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 VYD
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 75,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,423 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,423 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,980 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,880 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 40,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 37,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,392 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,874 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,874 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,476 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 30,340 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,956 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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R168 VYD is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 R168 VYD, 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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R168 VYD is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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