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SV08 VBE

2008 Subaru Justy

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VBE
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to rear (inside clip in engine bay) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front radiator crossmember weakened by corrosion

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe holed and corroded excessively

nearside track rod end and lower ball joint nuts split pins missing

underside of vehicle heavily corroded within and outwith prescribed areas

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,016 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2021 77,012 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,811 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler pipes corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler pipes corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,834 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure osf abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play os inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 49,425 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded and may leak in the near future

Fail 5 Jan 2018 49,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven offside lazy (3.7.B.2)

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

fuel filler neck corroded and may leak in the near future

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,313 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,360 miles

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

High level stop light inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,907 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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SV08 VBE is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,024 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 SV08 VBE, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Justy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SV08 VBE is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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