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P205 VBB

1996 Subaru Justy GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,531 mi
Last recorded96,531 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy GX AWD70,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 VBB
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty GX AWD
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,531 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 96,530 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,332 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 86,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

hand brake travel requires adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,138 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 76,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 67,310 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy GX AWD?

Based on 1,873 MOT tests across 427 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,361
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 118
position lamp(s) not working 90
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P205 VBB is a 1996 Subaru Justy GX AWD in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Justy GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 70,858 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P205 VBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Justy GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P205 VBB registered?

P205 VBB is a 1996 Subaru Justy GX AWD, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P205 VBB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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