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R417 MTS

1997 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,729 mi
Last recorded36,729 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 MTS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,729 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,317 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight pitted.

fuel cap seal starting to crack.

nearside front steering rack gaitor slightly cracked.

windscreen starting to weather at edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 25,317 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slight pitted.

fuel cap seal starting to crack.

nearside front steering rack gaitor slightly cracked.

windscreen starting to weather at edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel cap seal has crackes.

offside front wiper torn but clears screen.

radiator core corroded.

windscreen starting to weather at bottom .

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 22,673 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R417 MTS is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R417 MTS, 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 R417 MTS registered?

R417 MTS is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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