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J728 LAF

1992 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

92,638 mi
Last recorded92,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2005
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 LAF
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2005 92,638 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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J728 LAF is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 57,635 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 J728 LAF, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J728 LAF registered?

J728 LAF is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J728 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J728 LAF shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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