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R263 STA

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,138 mi
Last recorded84,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 STA
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 84,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,042 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 81,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,405 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 68,404 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)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,979 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 57,104 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 57,104 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)

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R263 STA is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R263 STA, 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 R263 STA registered?

R263 STA is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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