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L849 XDL

1994 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 XDL
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,102 miles

Both no plates deteriorated

Exhaust modified

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering arm bush slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both no plates deteriorated

Exhaust modified

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering arm bush slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,753 miles

Both no plates deteriorated

Exhaust modified

Fuel pipes corroded

OSF floor panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suggest check front pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 81,753 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Both no plates deteriorated

Exhaust modified

Fuel pipes corroded

OSF floor panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suggest check front pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,308 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both no plates deteriorated

Exhaust modified

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Suggest check front pads

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,958 miles

floor, chassis, body and metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

floor, chassis, body and metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to floor/chassis/body and metal brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2010 73,774 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose perished

slight play at both front lower ball joints

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 18 May 2009 68,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 61,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 54,828 miles

Oil leak

pinhole in nearside front constant velosity joint gaitor

stonechips in front windscreen

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 23 May 2006 49,323 miles

nearside front tyre worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2005 44,078 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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L849 XDL is a 1994 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L849 XDL, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L849 XDL is a 1994 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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