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R383 FRN

1997 Subaru Justy

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,006 mi
Last recorded38,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 FRN
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 37,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf inner door handle missing still able to open

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door release trigger missing (door can be opened by pulling cable)

tail gate washers inop

Fail 15 Dec 2011 36,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door release trigger missing (door can be opened by pulling cable)

tail gate washers inop

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,180 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,770 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 5,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 88,438 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 71,788 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 27 May 2006 57,086 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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R383 FRN is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R383 FRN, 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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R383 FRN is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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