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J463 CHM

1991 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ463 CHM
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,091 miles

front brake discs rusty and pads worn

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,090 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,526 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,473 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

oil light on

underneath of vehicle general light corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

oil light on

underneath of vehicle general light corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,904 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 75,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brtake imbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,594 miles

**STRONG ADVISE o/s front tyre wall perished in one area - replacement recommended**

Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,594 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake requires adjustment

n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors tarnishing

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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J463 CHM is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J463 CHM, 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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J463 CHM is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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