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L789 FEP

1993 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,321 mi
Last recorded28,321 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 FEP
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,321 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

chassis welded

rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,661 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 24,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,261 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.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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L789 FEP is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L789 FEP, 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 L789 FEP registered?

L789 FEP is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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