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J834 HOW

1992 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2005
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 HOW
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2005 71,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel and coolant pipes very rusty

rear panel + underbody rusty

some play in steering joints

structure very rusty

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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J834 HOW is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Blue 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 J834 HOW, 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 J834 HOW registered?

J834 HOW is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J834 HOW safe to buy?

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