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R973 DFG

1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,088 mi
Last recorded16,088 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD64,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 DFG
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty GX AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,088 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,081 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,073 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc near limit

front exhaust at limit

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,830 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 97,830 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

unable to see front brake pads without removing road wheels

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2005 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 87,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy GX AWD?

Based on 1,873 MOT tests across 427 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,361
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 118
position lamp(s) not working 90
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R973 DFG is a 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 64,011 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R973 DFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Justy GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R973 DFG is a 1997 Subaru Justy GX AWD, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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