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J459 USC

1991 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

86,723 mi
Last recorded86,723 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ459 USC
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2005 86,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J459 USC is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J459 USC, 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 J459 USC registered?

J459 USC is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J459 USC safe to buy?

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