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J840 VTF

1992 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 VTF
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 78,433 miles

fog light could be better positioned (further back)

front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 29 May 2012 78,430 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fog light could be better positioned (further back)

front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,386 miles

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J840 VTF is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J840 VTF, 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 J840 VTF registered?

J840 VTF is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J840 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J840 VTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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