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1997 Subaru Justy 1.3L Petrol · R964 DFG

R964 DFG

1997 Subaru Justy (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 36,617 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
SUBARU JUSTY
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
36,617 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1298cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 1997 Subaru Justy presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with all five consecutive MOT tests from 2021 to 2025 recording no defects. The most recent September 2025 test at 36,617 miles confirmed compliance, reinforcing a consistent maintenance pattern. No recurring issues or advisories appear in the history, suggesting the vehicle has been well-preserved. The absence of failures or critical faults across this period indicates the previous owner prioritized regular servicing, though the low mileage raises questions about long-term component integrity. The vehicle’s mileage of 36,617 miles over 29 years equates to an average of 1,263 miles annually, a minimal figure that aligns with sporadic use or prolonged inactivity. Annual MOT tests between 2021 and 2025 show incremental mileage gains of 400–500 miles per year, reflecting steady but light usage. This pattern avoids rapid wear on consumables like tyres or brake pads but may mask age-related degradation in static components. The clean MOT record through 2025 suggests no urgent mechanical concerns, though the lack of recent data beyond September 2025 warrants caution. A buyer should inspect the vehicle’s suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related fatigue, as these components may show wear not captured in MOT tests. Corrosion risks in the exhaust system and bodyshell should also be checked, given the car’s age and low mileage. While the MOT history indicates no immediate dangers, the absence of recent tests beyond 2025 means the vehicle’s current condition remains unverified. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on these areas to confirm continued roadworthiness.
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R964 DFG Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 36,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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R964 DFG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Justy (R964 DFG) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R964 DFG Mileage History

  1. 20/09/202235,383 mi
  2. 28/09/202335,887 mi+504 mi
  3. 18/09/202436,337 mi+450 mi
  4. 17/09/202536,617 mi+280 mi

Average of roughly 412 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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