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V389 DHC

2000 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Justy52,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 DHC
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,988 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 89,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle has a miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,468 miles

Little reserve travel on park brake lever

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Through-out) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on park brake lever

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Through-out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arch inner outta corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

long travel on foot brake

vehicle badly corroded on under side of vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2020 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill return badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill return badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside rear inner wheel arches are badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

long travel on foot brake

vehicle badly corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear nearside and offside inner and outer sills rusted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,576 miles

both rear inner and outer sills rusted

front crossmember rusted

front shockabsorbers casings rusted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 74,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner and outer sills rusted

front crossmember rusted

front shockabsorbers casings rusted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,020 miles

rear sills rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,218 miles

rear sills and arches rusting

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,566 miles

offside floor rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,456 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,728 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 40,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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V389 DHC is a 2000 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 52,721 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 V389 DHC, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V389 DHC is a 2000 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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