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H897 VGN

1990 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 VGN
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 98,587 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 89,425 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 89,425 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for H897 VGN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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