1998 Subaru Justy 1.3L Petrol · S457 BDU
1998 Subaru Justy (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 53,782 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU JUSTY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1298cc
S457 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 53,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S457 BDU Mileage History
- 28/09/202346,070 mi
- 01/10/202447,829 mi+1,759 mi
- 08/10/202447,869 mi+40 mi
- 03/10/202553,695 mi+5,826 mi
- 30/04/202653,782 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 2,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S457 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Justy (S457 BDU) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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