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G983 BLB

1990 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,820 mi
Last recorded91,820 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 BLB
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 91,816 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,324 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 91,320 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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G983 BLB is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G983 BLB, 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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G983 BLB is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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