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R281 PHY

1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD

Purple Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD60,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 PHY
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty GX AWD
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,014 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 87,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both door mirrors damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,843 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 76,843 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 70,619 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy GX AWD?

Based on 1,873 MOT tests across 427 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,361
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 118
position lamp(s) not working 90
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R281 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD in Purple with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 60,524 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R281 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Justy GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R281 PHY registered?

R281 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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