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VIW 6551

1998 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,864 mi
Last recorded80,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy57,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 6551
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,427 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,269 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 56,077 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 51,845 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,797 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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VIW 6551 is a 1998 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VIW 6551, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIW 6551 registered?

VIW 6551 is a 1998 Subaru Justy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VIW 6551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 6551 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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