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R291 PHY

1998 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,754 mi
Last recorded67,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 PHY
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,342 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,792 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,355 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 44,355 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,167 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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R291 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R291 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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How do I check the history of R291 PHY?

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What year was R291 PHY registered?

R291 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R291 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 PHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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