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R996 XYD

1998 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,830 mi
Last recorded78,830 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 XYD
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,830 miles

Front lower part of front bumper broke

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 78,830 miles

Front lower part of front bumper broke

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,768 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broke (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broke (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front lower part of front bumper broke

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body damage

Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate obscured by tow bar (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body damage

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

drivers door check strap missing

o/s door mirror slightly in-secure

o/s front wing/door damage

power steering fluid level low

rear seat belts not checked due to objects in way

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

drivers door check strap missing

o/s door mirror slightly in-secure

o/s front wing/door damage

power steering fluid level low

rear seat belts not checked due to objects in way

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/ crash damage

O/s/ mirror slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear seat belts not checked due to objects in rear

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,382 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

d/s and p/s lower suspension arms slightly corroded .

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 44,793 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,142 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 43,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,009 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 39,009 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R996 XYD is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R996 XYD, 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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R996 XYD is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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