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H421 BBK

1990 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,871 mi
Last recorded37,871 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 BBK
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,871 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,764 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,166 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,166 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 32,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,686 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 31,468 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 31,468 miles

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

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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H421 BBK is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H421 BBK, 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 H421 BBK registered?

H421 BBK is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H421 BBK safe to buy?

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