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R701 EDB

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,230 mi
Last recorded19,230 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 EDB
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 19,230 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

bulk head corroding

front crossmember corroding

steelpipes underside corroding

suspension components heavily corroded

suspension gaiters and bushes deteriating

Fail 4 Nov 2016 19,230 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

bulk head corroding

front crossmember corroding

steelpipes underside corroding

suspension components heavily corroded

suspension gaiters and bushes deteriating

Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,984 miles

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

rear shocks slight leak

some steel brakepipes corroding

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 18,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear shocks slight leak

some bsteel brake pipes corroding

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 18,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,477 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,234 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 18,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 17,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,165 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f ferrules slighty corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 16,252 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 16,252 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 16,241 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R701 EDB is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R701 EDB, 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 R701 EDB registered?

R701 EDB is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R701 EDB safe to buy?

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