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VN57 XMZ

2008 Subaru Justy

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,043 mi
Last recorded132,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 XMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,043 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 132,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 120,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 120,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,823 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 107,823 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,655 miles

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 75,300 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,317 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,942 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,159 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 53,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,460 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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VN57 XMZ 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 75%.

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 VN57 XMZ, 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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VN57 XMZ is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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