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N381 SBO

1996 Subaru Justy

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,277 mi
Last recorded28,277 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy56,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 SBO
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,277 miles

slight exhaust blow front

underside of vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related under side corrosion

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 27,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,435 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,286 miles

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

Nearside front brake slight bind

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside front tyre inner edge low

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 13,608 miles

advise corrosion offside rear inner sill

advise rear subframe offside nearside at lower arm fixing area corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 11,193 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside/offside outer sills slight corosion

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 3,781 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 1,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 1,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 95,485 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 95,485 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,119 miles

rear subframe rusting

Fail 27 Oct 2005 83,498 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2005 83,498 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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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N381 SBO is a 1996 Subaru Justy in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 56,562 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 N381 SBO, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Justy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N381 SBO registered?

N381 SBO is a 1996 Subaru Justy, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N381 SBO safe to buy?

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