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R266 FNW

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 FNW
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,999 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,999 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,550 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 86,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 86,488 miles

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

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

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords

Pass 1 Feb 2008 77,449 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 77,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,455 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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R266 FNW is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 57,990 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 R266 FNW, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R266 FNW is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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