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R186 HPU

1998 Subaru Justy

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,233 mi
Last recorded85,233 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 HPU
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 85,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres on 2mm and badly perished

severe oil leak

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,233 miles

rear tyres on 2mm and badly perished

severe oil leak

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,486 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 77,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 49,824 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre perished outer wall

small stone chips front screen

Pass 23 May 2007 45,506 miles

front number plate damaged

stone chips front screen

Pass 4 May 2006 41,339 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 41,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R186 HPU is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R186 HPU, 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 R186 HPU registered?

R186 HPU is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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