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H208 VRN

1990 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,086 mi
Last recorded10,086 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 VRN
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,086 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 10,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 10,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to battery tray

front floor pan on drivers side corroded

stonechip in o/side headlamp

Pass 27 Nov 2008 8,998 miles

Corrosion appearing to offside front floor area

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Nearside headlight beam pattern weak

Play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 7,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 4,961 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 4,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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H208 VRN is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H208 VRN, 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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What year was H208 VRN registered?

H208 VRN is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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