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S863 JCW

1998 Subaru Justy

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,002 mi
Last recorded72,002 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 JCW
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,002 miles

both rear tyres are perished

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished badly

rear sub frame is corroded badly

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,430 miles

both front brake discs corroded

under side in need of waxoil

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,976 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 66,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 66,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,091 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise gray smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,080 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,326 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,326 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,023 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,024 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 41,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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S863 JCW is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S863 JCW, 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 S863 JCW registered?

S863 JCW is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S863 JCW safe to buy?

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