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R277 RVN

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,287 mi
Last recorded56,287 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 RVN
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 56,287 miles

front brake discs corroded rear exhaust corroded rear sills repaired & undersealed but seem solid front floor pans repaired & seem solid & front lower crossmember repaired & undersealed

Fail 19 Dec 2011 56,287 miles

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

front brake discs corroded rear exhaust corroded rear sills repaired & undersealed but seem solid front floor pans repaired & seem solid & front lower crossmember repaired & undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,448 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.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)

both inner sills corroded

front brake discs pitted

front no plate damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

rear bumper brackets insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,901 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 54,900 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,056 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 47,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,772 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 41,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,427 miles

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R277 RVN is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R277 RVN, 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 R277 RVN registered?

R277 RVN is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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