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R504 UWA

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,863 mi
Last recorded61,863 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 UWA
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 61,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pannel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,629 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,670 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,360 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine sump slightly corroded.

Exhaust mount deteriorated. System still supported.

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,461 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine sump slightly corroded.

Exhaust mount deteriorated. System still supported.

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,726 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,685 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2008 32,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,977 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R504 UWA is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R504 UWA, 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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R504 UWA is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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