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R291 CEX

1998 Subaru Justy

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,903 mi
Last recorded92,903 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 CEX
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,887 miles

1)Front pads worn, O/S/F outer pad very close to 1.5mm minimum.2)Front brake flexi ferrules corroded, not excessive,

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 95,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

1)Front pads worn, O/S/F outer pad very close to 1.5mm minimum.2)Front brake flexi ferrules corroded, not excessive,

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,906 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 83,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,323 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 67,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,796 miles

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

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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R291 CEX is a 1998 Subaru Justy in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R291 CEX, 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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R291 CEX is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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