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L614 SES

1993 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,094 mi
Last recorded37,094 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL614 SES
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,094 miles

body rusty but no sharpe edges

both anti roll bar front d bushes slight play

chasis rusty but not holed

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,624 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 34,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/f lower sill coroded

Pass 6 May 2013 31,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,491 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,433 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 20,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L614 SES is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L614 SES, 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 L614 SES registered?

L614 SES is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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