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R657 ONN

1997 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 ONN
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 121,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 2,784 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 2,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,621 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 98,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2011 93,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,705 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,143 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,745 miles

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

valve stems perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2009 79,745 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

valve stems perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,842 miles

all tyres 2mm

brake pipes slightly corroding over fuel tank

nearside front brake hose ferule corroded

offside front brake hose ferule corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 61,942 miles

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

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

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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R657 ONN is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R657 ONN, 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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R657 ONN is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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