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S230 FWU

1998 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,270 mi
Last recorded26,270 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 FWU
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 26,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 25,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 20,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 19,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,364 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,503 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 13,526 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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S230 FWU is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S230 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S230 FWU registered?

S230 FWU is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S230 FWU safe to buy?

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