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S685 LUB

1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,911 mi
Last recorded89,911 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD60,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 LUB
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty GX AWD
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 89,911 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 79,015 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 50,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 32,385 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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S685 LUB is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S685 LUB, 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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S685 LUB is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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