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H289 SKW

1991 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 SKW
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corosion to body work

Fail 27 May 2008 74,545 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corosion to body work

Fail 1 Jun 2007 72,469 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,469 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 31 May 2007 72,456 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 72,446 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2006 69,024 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 69,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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H289 SKW is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 H289 SKW, 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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H289 SKW is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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