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R353 VNN

1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,788 mi
Last recorded8,788 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD64,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 VNN
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty GX AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 8,781 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 8,699 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 799 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 93,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 86,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 86,518 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy GX AWD?

Based on 1,873 MOT tests across 427 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,361
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 118
position lamp(s) not working 90
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R353 VNN is a 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 64,011 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R353 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Justy GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R353 VNN registered?

R353 VNN is a 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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