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S391 KEW

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,973 mi
Last recorded70,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 KEW
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor stone chips in screen

rear seat belts not accessible at time of test

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,930 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front door hinger has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 63,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front door hinger has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 60,041 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 May 2015 60,039 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 55,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends but adequately clears screen

Fail 30 May 2014 55,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends but adequately clears screen

Pass 29 May 2013 50,570 miles

exhaust blowing

some brake pipes corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 28 May 2013 50,570 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) DANGEROUS

exhaust blowing

some brake pipes corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 45,547 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges close to limit

bushes on rear axle subframe starting to split

damage to screen

exhaust rusty and slight blow

steering rack damp

two metal brake pipes at rear rusted

Fail 29 May 2012 45,547 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges close to limit

bushes on rear axle subframe starting to split

damage to screen

exhaust rusty and slight blow

steering rack damp

two metal brake pipes at rear rusted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,674 miles

exhaust mount very poor condition

sump heavily corroded

windscreen cracked

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,526 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front discs and pads worn

front tyres cutting out on inside edge

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,690 miles

damage to screen

both front metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,986 miles

damage to windowsrceen

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,751 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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S391 KEW is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S391 KEW, 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 S391 KEW registered?

S391 KEW is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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