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K681 ODL

1993 Subaru Sumo

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

8,516 mi
Last recorded8,516 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK681 ODL
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 8,516 miles

Nearside Rear starting to corrode

Offside Front body mounting point has slight corrosion

Rear bumper starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 May 2016 8,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear starting to corrode

Offside Front body mounting point has slight corrosion

Rear bumper starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2015 8,512 miles

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

Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 761 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers slight damping effect

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake pads approx 3mm

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 27 May 2014 756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers slight damping effect

front brake pads approx 3mm

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 92,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

advise wiper marks on windscreen close too limit will need attention soon

Pass 31 May 2012 82,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,452 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,452 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,501 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 60,501 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,062 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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K681 ODL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K681 ODL, 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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K681 ODL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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