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VK08 JJL

2008 Subaru Justy

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,671 mi
Last recorded65,671 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JJL
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,671 miles

Front shockers rusty

Front subframe rusty

Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2025 65,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes imbalance on rbt

Front shockers rusty

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,633 miles

Brake discs corroded

Front subframe and rear axle very rusty

Headlamps faded

N/s front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly

Rear brake slightly out of balance

Small blow on exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on front brake disc inner face

Front brake dragging at o/s

Front bumper loose at o/s corner

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge will soon need changing

Headlight lenses faded

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Small blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,332 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Headlight lenses faded

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Rear wheel bearing noisy at n/s

Slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,803 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Play in o/s bottom ball joint

Rear wheel bearing noisy at n/s

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,513 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on front shockers

Rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,236 miles

Rear axle bushes splitting

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge & perishing/cracking in tread

Rear wheel bearing at n/s noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2019 52,148 miles

Rear axle bushes splitting/cracking

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 47,095 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,715 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,914 miles

Both front discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,077 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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VK08 JJL is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VK08 JJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 JJL registered?

VK08 JJL is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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