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E616 AGS

1987 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,199 mi
Last recorded38,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Subaru Justy50,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 AGS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 38,199 miles

has corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

welding repairs are covered in underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2026 38,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 4 Sep 2023 38,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,193 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion under body and suspension components

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under body and suspension components.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,155 miles

All tyre starting to perish due to old age

Both front brakes have very slight bind

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,120 miles

Diff carrier bushes soft.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Possible very slight leak on master cylinder.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,551 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,871 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,954 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,555 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,921 miles

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

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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E616 AGS is a 1987 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1987 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 50,131 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 E616 AGS, 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 39 years old, this Subaru Justy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E616 AGS registered?

E616 AGS is a 1987 Subaru Justy, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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