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P617 DEF

1996 Subaru Justy

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,770 mi
Last recorded37,770 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Justy56,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 DEF
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2013 37,770 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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 2 Oct 2012 37,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 37,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,523 miles

O/S Blade slightly worn.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,594 miles

Front reg. slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 25,594 miles

Front reg. slightly deteriorated.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,598 miles

front no/plate det.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

f/no plate discolouring

Pass 12 Sep 2005 21,698 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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P617 DEF is a 1996 Subaru Justy in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P617 DEF, 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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P617 DEF is a 1996 Subaru Justy, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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