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H298 MGM

1991 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,250 mi
Last recorded9,250 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 MGM
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,250 miles

offside front cv gator perished

various corrosion on and under vehecle

Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,155 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 9,153 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 4,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 3,591 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 3,591 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

fuel tank damaged

vehecle corroded in various places

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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H298 MGM is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H298 MGM, 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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H298 MGM is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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