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L196 NYC

1993 Subaru Sumo

Green Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,254 mi
Last recorded70,254 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 NYC
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 60,754 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,604 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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L196 NYC is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Green with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L196 NYC, 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 L196 NYC registered?

L196 NYC is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 26 October 1993.

Is L196 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 NYC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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