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R279 PHY

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,662 mi
Last recorded66,662 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 PHY
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,662 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,661 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,947 miles

Oil leak

both rear outer seat belts slightly frayed

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr tyre worn thin on inner edge

osr tyre uneavenly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,124 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

O/S/R N/S/R SEAT BELT S SLIGHTLY FRAYED

O/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

O/S/R N/S/R SEAT BELT S SLIGHTLY FRAYED

O/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,712 miles

Front brake discs getting pitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,712 miles

Front brake discs getting pitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,570 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 56,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,975 miles

front number plate starting to de laminate

slight corrosion on inner surface of both front discs

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,196 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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R279 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

R279 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R279 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 PHY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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