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R292 PHY

1998 Subaru Justy

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,767 mi
Last recorded34,767 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 PHY
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 34,767 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,630 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 28,630 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,783 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2010 21,783 miles

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

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2009 14,498 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 14,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 8,150 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 8,150 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 99,630 miles

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

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 31 May 2006 92,010 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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R292 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R292 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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R292 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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