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K519 FWX

1992 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,704 mi
Last recorded49,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK519 FWX
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

split n/s rear driveshaft gaiter

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s driveshaft gaiter torn

Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s driveshaft gaiter torn

Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,849 miles

screen wiper scratched

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear driveshaft outer gaiter torn

n/s rear lamp temp repair

Fail 21 Jan 2009 47,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear driveshaft outer gaiter torn

n/s rear lamp temp repair

screen wiper scratched

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,315 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 47,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,724 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 46,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracked

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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K519 FWX is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 57,635 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 K519 FWX, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K519 FWX is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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