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K848 KYJ

1992 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

544,188 mi
Last recorded544,188 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 KYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 544,188 miles

Both rear lower wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 544,188 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear lower wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,422 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper

Advanced corrosion on all wheel arches

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Screw missing from n/s front indicator lens

Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Accident damage to rear bumper

Advanced corrosion on all wheel arches

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Screw missing from n/s front indicator lens

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,418 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Idle speed slightly high

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non-standard side light switch fitted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,418 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 54,418 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 54,418 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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K848 KYJ is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K848 KYJ, 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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K848 KYJ is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 19 August 1992.

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