MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H897 VGN is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 H897 VGN, 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 H897 VGN registered?
H897 VGN is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 17 October 1990.
Is H897 VGN safe to buy?
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