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K947 NDL

1993 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 NDL
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 86,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,836 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 56,057 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded & blowing

Nearside headlight has a poor beam image

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,057 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded & blowing

Nearside headlight has a poor beam image

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,584 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 52,584 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,488 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 49,488 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K947 NDL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K947 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K947 NDL registered?

K947 NDL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 20 March 1993.

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