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R684 GKN

1998 Subaru Justy

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

27,513 mi
Last recorded27,513 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 GKN
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 27,513 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 23,720 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 18,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,730 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,730 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,332 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 64,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,324 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,199 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 27,199 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,697 miles

Oil leak

ns mirror glass - partially insecure

osf brake disc - rusty,worn inner wall

rear exhaust section - slight leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 16,697 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

ns mirror glass - partially insecure

osf brake disc - rusty,worn inner wall

rear exhaust section - slight leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 6,886 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 6,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,067 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 95,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,177 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 78,177 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 62,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 62,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,019 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 52,019 miles

Nearside Front 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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R684 GKN is a 1998 Subaru Justy in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 R684 GKN, 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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R684 GKN is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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