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R293 LSS

1997 Subaru Justy

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on26 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 LSS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2008 52,822 miles

fuel pipes very rusty

o/s rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 18 May 2007 49,875 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 49,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,505 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R293 LSS is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 57,990 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 R293 LSS, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R293 LSS registered?

R293 LSS is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R293 LSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 LSS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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