MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s & o/s front brakes are binding
throttle is sticking
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J482 EMX 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 63.6%.
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 J482 EMX, 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 J482 EMX registered?
J482 EMX is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 19 August 1991.
Is J482 EMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J482 EMX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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