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H817 FFJ

1990 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,209 mi
Last recorded69,209 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 FFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 69,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,318 miles

nearside rear outer c/v boot perished

Fail 12 Jul 2007 68,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear outer c/v boot perished

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,555 miles

corrosion in offside rear wing arch not with in mount point at time of test

How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
1,627
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 133
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
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H817 FFJ is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 58,340 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 Sumo fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H817 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sumo typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H817 FFJ is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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