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J156 PUE

1992 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,462 mi
Last recorded41,462 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 PUE
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 41,462 miles

front n/plate broken

fuel tank damaged

underbody components corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 38,036 miles

fuel tank slightly damaged

underbody components corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 38,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel tank slightly damaged

underbody components corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 35,605 miles

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 32,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,863 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,150 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 281,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,538 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,735 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J156 PUE is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 57,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J156 PUE, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J156 PUE is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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