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R493 SNN

1997 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,976 mi
Last recorded65,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 SNN
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,976 miles

Oil leak

very dry on all suspention componants and heavily wax oiled

Fail 5 Jun 2015 65,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

very dry on all suspention componants and heavily wax oiled

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,961 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills floor CHASSI BRAKE PIPES AS GENERALMETAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT REQ WAX OIL TI PREVEN RUST OUTER SILLS CHASSI FLOOR LOOKING WEAK

Fail 11 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills floor CHASSI BRAKE PIPES AS GENERALMETAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT REQ WAX OIL TI PREVEN RUST OUTER SILLS CHASSI FLOOR LOOKING WEAK

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,530 miles

Battery insecure

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

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension arms

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 51,530 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Battery insecure

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

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension arms

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,363 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 41,200 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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R493 SNN is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R493 SNN, 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 R493 SNN registered?

R493 SNN is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R493 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 SNN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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