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R208 LKS

1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,785 mi
Last recorded57,785 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD60,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 LKS
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty GX AWD
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,785 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 50,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,632 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 47,632 miles

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

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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R208 LKS is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 60,524 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 R208 LKS, 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 28 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 R208 LKS registered?

R208 LKS is a 1998 Subaru Justy GX AWD, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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