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K874 KYA

1993 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,304 mi
Last recorded89,304 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 KYA
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 89,304 miles

tyres cracking

Fail 2 May 2018 89,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 82,695 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 81,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 81,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,625 miles

Corrosion rear of vehicle / not excessive for prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,625 miles

Corrosion rear of vehicle / not excessive for prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 79,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 79,705 miles

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

Both images poor

Fail 12 May 2011 78,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 78,363 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 77,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 76,119 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 76,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Outer Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 74,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 73,126 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 73,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 71,066 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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K874 KYA is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K874 KYA, 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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K874 KYA is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 19 May 1993.

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