MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front pads and disc worn
front shoc asobers worn (both)
oil leak on engine
slight leak on exhaust
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front pads and disc worn
front shoc asobers worn (both)
oil leak on engine
slight leak on exhaust
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres on legal limt
os rear tyre close to legal limit
both front tyres on legal limt
os rear tyre close to legal limit
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside overtaking mirror glass cracked
nearside rear tyre wall cracked
offside rear tyre wall cracked
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside overtaking mirror glass cracked
nearside rear tyre wall cracked
offside rear tyre wall cracked
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM MARK
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
nearside overtaking mirror glass cracked
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM MARK
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
nearside overtaking mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
battery light staying on
nearside overtaking mirror glass cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
battery light staying on
nearside overtaking mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
battery light flashing on
rear fog lamp not working
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
battery light flashing on
rear fog lamp not working
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear tyres close to rear suspension arms
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear tyres close to rear suspension arms
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear wheels fitment close to suspension arms
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear wheels fitment close to suspension arms
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Justy?
Based on 47,648 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R842 HWS is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Red with a 997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 R842 HWS, 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 R842 HWS registered?
R842 HWS is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R842 HWS safe to buy?
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