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J59 HDL

1991 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,747 mi
Last recorded22,747 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 HDL
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 19,266 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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J59 HDL is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J59 HDL, 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 J59 HDL registered?

J59 HDL is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J59 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J59 HDL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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