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H278 EAY

1990 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,228 mi
Last recorded61,228 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 EAY
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,228 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,810 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 60,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,430 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 60,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H278 EAY is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H278 EAY, 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 H278 EAY registered?

H278 EAY is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 16 November 1990.

Is H278 EAY safe to buy?

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