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S283 VYC

1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,456 mi
Last recorded52,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD60,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 VYC
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty GX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,456 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 52,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,992 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,992 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 2,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 44,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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S283 VYC is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 60,524 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 S283 VYC, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Justy GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S283 VYC registered?

S283 VYC is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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