MOT Status
Mileage
74,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in nearside rear tyre tread
nearside front brake binding slightly
offside inner wing corrosion
prop shaft missing
How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H897 MEV is a 1991 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 H897 MEV, 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 H897 MEV registered?
H897 MEV is a 1991 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 28 March 1991.
Is H897 MEV safe to buy?
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