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S157 JRN

1998 Subaru Justy

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 JRN
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,623 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,441 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 81,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,523 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 73,523 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,509 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,332 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,548 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,641 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 36,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,833 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,898 miles

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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S157 JRN is a 1998 Subaru Justy in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S157 JRN, 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 S157 JRN registered?

S157 JRN is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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