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V165 DCU

1999 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,382 mi
Last recorded1,382 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Justy54,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 DCU
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2012 1,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,369 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded slightly

inner +outer sills corroded slightly

o/s/r brake light intermitent fault

petrol filler neck pipe corroded near tank but no leak

rear b/pipes secured with cable ties

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,901 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 91,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 81,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,510 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 75,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 75,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,199 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 67,199 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V165 DCU is a 1999 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 54,796 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 V165 DCU, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V165 DCU is a 1999 Subaru Justy, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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