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Y291 ETY

2001 Subaru Justy

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Justy46,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 ETY
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seats down at time of test

all underside of vehicle is covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection of its current condition

Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All Sills covered in substances unable to check

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seats down at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

sills covered in substances unable to check

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,556 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,777 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,509 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 30 Sep 2011 83,226 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,237 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear window glass broken. sealed with plastic

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 55,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 49,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside

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)

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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Y291 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Justy in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y291 ETY, 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.

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What year was Y291 ETY registered?

Y291 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Justy, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y291 ETY safe to buy?

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