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VX08 JSU

2008 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,171 mi
Last recorded91,171 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 JSU
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,171 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,129 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,277 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,716 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,440 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,671 miles

offside front wheel bearing may have slight routhness in rotation

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,199 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear more towards the outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,744 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 31,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,654 miles

all tyres getting low

front brake disc worn and pads getting low

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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VX08 JSU is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX08 JSU, 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 VX08 JSU registered?

VX08 JSU is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is VX08 JSU safe to buy?

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