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H439 KBW

1991 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,503 mi
Last recorded34,503 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 KBW
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,673 miles

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

centre steering arm play in bush

Fail 7 Aug 2015 34,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre steering arm play in bush

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 33,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,799 miles

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Coolant leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 23,799 miles

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Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 123,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 116,384 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 4,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 4,464 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2010 91,246 miles

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

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

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

rear services brake need adjustment

Fail 9 Dec 2010 90,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 85,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 85,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,808 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 76,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,036 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 74,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres low

Pass 22 Jun 2005 61,004 miles

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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H439 KBW is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H439 KBW, 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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H439 KBW is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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