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R49 DTG

1997 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

23,342 mi
Last recorded23,342 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 DTG
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shocks (2.7.2a)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

all brake components corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 23,342 miles

Brake performance not tested due to all brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion all of under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion bonnet catch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

all suspension bushes deteriorated but no movement

all brake components corroded

all vehicle suspension components corroded under vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses have corrosion on brake ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

all suspension components corroded

bonnet corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 23,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses have corrosion on brake ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

all suspension components corroded

bonnet corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules are corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded

inside of bonnet corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 23,210 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded

inside of bonnet corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,195 miles

general corrosion,to chassis area

Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,195 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

general corrosion,to chassis area

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,109 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

very rusty around bonnet latch area

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,001 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2009 22,993 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,854 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,854 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

NOT TESTED EMISSIONS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,768 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,740 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 22,740 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 21,893 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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R49 DTG is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R49 DTG, 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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R49 DTG is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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