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R842 HWS

1998 Subaru Justy

Red Diesel 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

204,199 mi
Last recorded204,199 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 HWS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 204,199 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 204,199 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,956 miles

both front tyres on legal limt

os rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Aug 2013 5,764 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,823 miles

nearside overtaking mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2012 99,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,566 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,919 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,919 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,973 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,476 miles

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

both rear wheels fitment close to suspension arms

Fail 25 Jun 2007 57,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,559 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 49,546 miles

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.

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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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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R842 HWS is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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