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H417 DDV

1991 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,443 mi
Last recorded37,443 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 DDV
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BADLY WORN

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 37,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BADLY WORN

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,393 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 36,393 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both of them (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,948 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 35,943 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,390 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 34,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,606 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre side wall cracked

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2007 31,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre side walls cracked

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,083 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

drivers floor rusty

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

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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H417 DDV is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H417 DDV, 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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What year was H417 DDV registered?

H417 DDV is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 15 January 1991.

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