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J339 HFW

1991 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,728 mi
Last recorded72,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2005
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ339 HFW
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2005 72,728 miles

Haevy corrosion on underside under underseal

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 72,728 miles

Haevy corrosion on underside under underseal

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J339 HFW is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 60,786 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 J339 HFW, 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 35 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J339 HFW registered?

J339 HFW is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J339 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J339 HFW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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