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S290 CAE

1998 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,844 mi
Last recorded13,844 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 CAE
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 13,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,547 miles

Rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,289 miles

Offside Rear showing signs of corrotion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,907 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 8,907 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,595 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,219 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,725 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,129 miles

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

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

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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S290 CAE is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S290 CAE, 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 S290 CAE registered?

S290 CAE is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S290 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 CAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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