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K874 RDG

1992 Subaru Sumo

Silver Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,043 mi
Last recorded3,043 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 RDG
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 3,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 3,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 98,596 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 98,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s sliding door corroded

tin sheilds around engine corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 94,433 miles

n/s rear drive shaft inner boot split

n/s rear hub split pin missing

Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s rear drive shaft inner boot split

n/s rear hub split pin missing

Fail 30 Apr 2007 93,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,422 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 RDG is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in Silver with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K874 RDG, 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 K874 RDG registered?

K874 RDG is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K874 RDG safe to buy?

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