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S523 BJO

1998 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,156 mi
Last recorded33,156 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 BJO
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 33,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 32,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 31,132 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both n/s o/s brake pipes [under front wheel arch] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear n/s o/s brakes binding

engine mounting showing signs of wear

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 10 Nov 2022 31,128 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front centre lower crossmember showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both n/s o/s brake pipes [under front wheel arch] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear n/s o/s brakes binding

engine mounting showing signs of wear

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 5 Nov 2021 30,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of wear (0.1 (b))

Rear little reserve travel in handbrake

engine mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 30,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 28,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 28,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 25,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 17,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 16,498 miles

Scuffs on front bumper & n/s wing

rust on brake pipe ferrules

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,929 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,320 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,019 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,208 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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S523 BJO is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S523 BJO, 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 S523 BJO registered?

S523 BJO is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S523 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 BJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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