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H744 HFH

1991 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,686 mi
Last recorded45,686 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Subaru Sumo60,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH744 HFH
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,686 miles

ns + os floor corroded and holed

rear fuel pipes and breathers corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Dec 2015 45,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 place's (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns + os floor corroded and holed

rear fuel pipes and breathers corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,633 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 42,632 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,579 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,494 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 40,494 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 39,429 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,871 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 37,871 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,715 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 34,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,031 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,943 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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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H744 HFH is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H744 HFH, 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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H744 HFH is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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