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R811 LJK

1998 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 LJK
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,279 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,620 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 73,764 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,933 miles

both sills surface corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2018 68,933 miles

both sills surface corrosion

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,409 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 66,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At weld of flexi pipe to front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,616 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 61,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 56,471 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,232 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH N/S AND O/S CENTRE SILL AREAS JUST OUTSIDE PRECRIBED AREAS > WELDING ADVISED

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,232 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH N/S AND O/S CENTRE SILL AREAS JUST OUTSIDE PRECRIBED AREAS > WELDING ADVISED

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,341 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

LOWER SILL EDGE TO FLOOR AREAS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,792 miles

? brake pedal travel long

Fail 2 Dec 2010 47,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

? brake pedal travel long

Fail 25 Nov 2009 44,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,064 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 39,982 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,982 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 30,667 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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R811 LJK is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R811 LJK, 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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What year was R811 LJK registered?

R811 LJK is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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