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J768 GAP

1992 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,469 mi
Last recorded50,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ768 GAP
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,469 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 50,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,085 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,037 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear inner sills

front discs pitted

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear brake aplication uneaven

rear tyres on limits

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,497 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both n/s headlamp units reflectors corroded †discs rusty †heavy corrosion underneath vehicle and front/rear suspension componants †all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,322 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J768 GAP is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J768 GAP, 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 J768 GAP registered?

J768 GAP is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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