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S875 BWK

1998 Subaru Justy

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,490 mi
Last recorded85,490 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 BWK
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2012 85,490 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

1/car off road for two years

2/rear wiper blade u/s

3/off side rear outer drive shaft boot small weep of grease

4/RECAMEND BRAKE CHECK

5/BATTERY INSUCURE

6/battery us

7/ traval at hand brake lever

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,799 miles

.. nearside/offside rear slight movement in wheel bearings

.. two small holes in section of front exhaust pipe

.. very strong advise nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth check often/2-3mm of tread left

Fail 19 Sep 2009 74,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

.. two small holes in section of front exhaust pipe

.. very strong advise nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth check often/2-3mm of tread left

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,382 miles

exhaust corroded by catalytic converter

Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,382 miles

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

exhaust corroded by catalytic converter

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,518 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 44,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 37,453 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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S875 BWK is a 1998 Subaru Justy in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S875 BWK, 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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S875 BWK is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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