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G449 CBL

1990 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,951 mi
Last recorded39,951 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG449 CBL
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,951 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

N/S Rear Drive Shaft Outer C/v Boot Split/Insecure

N/s Headlight Beam Image Getting Weak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 18,969 miles

chassis is quite rusty

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

engine is leaking oil

rear number plate is in poor condtion

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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G449 CBL is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 58,340 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 G449 CBL, 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 36 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G449 CBL is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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