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R279 BAK

1998 Subaru Justy

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,476 mi
Last recorded47,476 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 BAK
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 47,476 miles

Front tyres worn on inside.

General exhaust corrosion.

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2012 46,475 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 44,820 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2009 40,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,114 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 35,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,744 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R279 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R279 BAK, 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 R279 BAK registered?

R279 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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