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J178 PEC

1992 Subaru Sumo

Cream Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,584 mi
Last recorded40,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 PEC
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 40,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underbody oil sprayed throughout

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody oil sprayed throughout

Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,222 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,822 miles

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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J178 PEC is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Cream with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J178 PEC, 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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J178 PEC is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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