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R438 MGT

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,019 mi
Last recorded63,019 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 MGT
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 63,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscree

Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,009 miles

chip in windscreen

emissions on limit

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2021 58,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

emissions on limit

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,826 miles

chip in windscreen

emissions on limit

Pass 29 May 2019 57,457 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear light unit damage

Fail 29 May 2019 57,457 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear light unit damage

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 56,933 miles

chip windscreen

Pass 3 May 2017 54,768 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

rear tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 51,883 miles

rear tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 3 May 2016 51,881 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes worn

front tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 48,572 miles

front brakes worn

nearside rear tyre limit

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2014 42,991 miles

chip windscreen

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 12 May 2014 42,989 miles

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

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

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

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre limit inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre limit ,inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 15 May 2013 38,172 miles

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

centre exhaust rust

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm and perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,944 miles

chip windscreen

exhaust rust

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,653 miles

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

chip windscreen

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,598 miles

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,731 miles

all tyres perished

both front and offside rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,502 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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R438 MGT is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R438 MGT, 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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What year was R438 MGT registered?

R438 MGT is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R438 MGT safe to buy?

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