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R946 MNU

1997 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy57,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 MNU
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,197 miles

exhaust leaking

fuel cap seal poor

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

offside rear lamp unit filling with water

oil leak present

various body/bumper defects

various underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2011 73,197 miles

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

exhaust leaking

fuel cap seal poor

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

offside rear lamp unit filling with water

oil leak present

various body/bumper defects

various underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust poor

radiator poor.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,088 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

radiator poor.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,305 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

radiator fins in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2009 67,305 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

cambelt last changed?

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

radiator fins in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,302 miles

near side front tyre on limit

threads on studs securing exhaust front pipe to manifold are in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2008 64,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre on limit

rear exhaust holed/blowing

exhaust broken at front

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,818 miles

off side door sill msealant seperating

off side front brake hose ferrule rusty

off side front floor/suspension mounting starting to rust

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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R946 MNU is a 1997 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R946 MNU, 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 R946 MNU registered?

R946 MNU is a 1997 Subaru Justy, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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