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K303 VHA

1993 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK303 VHA
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,858 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 78,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,313 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 76,313 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,582 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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K303 VHA is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 61,854 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 K303 VHA, 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 33 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K303 VHA registered?

K303 VHA is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 19 January 1993.

Is K303 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K303 VHA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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