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S161 AEC

1998 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 AEC
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 85,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,946 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,946 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 71,691 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 65,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 43,037 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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S161 AEC is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S161 AEC, 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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S161 AEC is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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