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J796 BCH

1991 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,052 mi
Last recorded62,052 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ796 BCH
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,049 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2011 56,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 56,594 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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J796 BCH 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 80%.

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 J796 BCH, 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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J796 BCH is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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