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K946 NDL

1993 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,163 mi
Last recorded83,163 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK946 NDL
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 83,163 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 83,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 81,092 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 81,087 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2005 79,754 miles

nail in tyre

surface corrosion to floor and chassis. †nearside rear number plate lamp bulb dim.

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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K946 NDL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K946 NDL, 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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What year was K946 NDL registered?

K946 NDL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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