MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
corrosion to rear arches
heavy corrosion to underbody
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
heavy corrosion throughout under body
underbody undersealed completely at some stage
How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J831 VUX is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J831 VUX, 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 J831 VUX registered?
J831 VUX is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 18 November 1991.
Is J831 VUX safe to buy?
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