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L452 DDW

1993 Subaru Sumo

Black Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 DDW
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,786 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,786 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 89,724 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,980 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 88,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 86,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,920 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 84,614 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 84,570 miles

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

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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L452 DDW is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Black with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L452 DDW, 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 L452 DDW registered?

L452 DDW is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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