MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Oil leak
clutch is worn
slight play in the steering linkages
underside of vehicle is rusty
as advised on original test
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
boot struts defective
coolant pipes rusty
exhaust smoky at idle
fuel lines rusty
radiator in poor condition
throttle pedal assembly in poor condition
vacuum pipes rusty
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J872 DGO is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 J872 DGO, 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 J872 DGO registered?
J872 DGO is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 3 December 1991.
Is J872 DGO safe to buy?
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