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K423 CEH

1993 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,069 mi
Last recorded67,069 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 CEH
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,069 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 67,069 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear chassis heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2006 63,309 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear chassis heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

oil leak

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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K423 CEH is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K423 CEH, 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.

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What year was K423 CEH registered?

K423 CEH is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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