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K608 RJU

1992 Subaru Sumo

Silver Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 RJU
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 67,280 miles

Lower underbody undersealed/ slight corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 67,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.93% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,175 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 62,175 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,599 miles

accident panel damage to offside front

front to rear steel coolant pipes very corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump resin repaired and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,635 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp surround missing, sharp edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump resin repaired and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,129 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust slightly blowing

underseal under vehicvle inspection limited

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,775 miles

No steering lock fitted

Oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2013 55,775 miles

No steering lock fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jun 2012 55,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering does not seem to be working (may not be fitted ?)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering does not seem to be working (may not be fitted ?)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,078 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,171 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 21,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,494 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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K608 RJU is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Silver with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K608 RJU, 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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What year was K608 RJU registered?

K608 RJU is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 14 October 1992.

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