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R353 NEP

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 NEP
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,758 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 61,752 miles

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

Emissions not tested rear silencer blowing (7.3.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 59,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 44,671 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills/jacking points have been welded covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,671 miles

sills/jacking points have been welded covered in underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2014 44,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm braces corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,791 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 38,786 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,395 miles

offside sill corroded at rear but not affecting prescribed areas

Fail 20 Dec 2012 37,395 miles

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

offside sill corroded at rear but not affecting prescribed areas

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,403 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,544 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,867 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,321 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 22,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R353 NEP is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R353 NEP, 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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R353 NEP is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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