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Y257 VJS

2001 Subaru Justy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,796 mi
Last recorded64,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Justy46,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 VJS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,796 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,796 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,325 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,227 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,700 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,919 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 47,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 42,749 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 7 Jul 2009 42,749 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 31 Jul 2008 38,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 19,222 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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Y257 VJS is a 2001 Subaru Justy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 46,709 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 Y257 VJS, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y257 VJS?

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What year was Y257 VJS registered?

Y257 VJS is a 2001 Subaru Justy, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y257 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 VJS shows 15 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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