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J359 CRA

1991 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

60,297 mi
Last recorded60,297 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 CRA
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,297 miles

underside corroded and so are various brakepipes

Fail 11 Jun 2008 60,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2007 58,578 miles

all whell nuts are mixed and some are not original / welding now has to much underseal to allow a proper examination

Fail 11 Apr 2007 58,577 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,528 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,140 miles

welded repairs very poor and very heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2006 58,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes thick with plastic covering - slight corrosion on ends

engine has oil leak

n/s/r tyre close to limit

previous welded repairs have now broken and become inadequate in failed areas - please remove and make good

seats poor and may become sharp

slight play in collomn

some body mounts are hidded from view by components and engine

vehicle starting to corrode generaly

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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J359 CRA is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J359 CRA, 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 J359 CRA registered?

J359 CRA is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 3 October 1991.

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