CarVerify

Free Car Check

S709 JSR

1998 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 JSR
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,260 miles

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Jul 2019 44,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 40,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,556 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 40,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,339 miles

underbody coated with under sealer

Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,339 miles

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

underbody coated with under sealer

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2014 32,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust cover loose

oil around g/box area

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,077 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,688 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres becomin perished

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres becomin perished

middle exhaust pipe corroded

o/s front chassis rail becomin corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 15,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,343 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
Full Subaru Justy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S709 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S709 JSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S709 JSR?

You can check the full history of S709 JSR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S709 JSR registered?

S709 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S709 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 JSR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S709 JSR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S709 JSR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.