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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
Both headlamps deteriorated
Both no plates deteriorated
Exhaust modified
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak
Suggest check front pads
floor, chassis, body and metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
floor, chassis, body and metal brake pipes corroded
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
nearside front flexi brake hose perished
slight play at both front lower ball joints
steering rack gaitors perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
pinhole in nearside front constant velosity joint gaitor
stonechips in front windscreen
unable to measure brake pads
nearside front tyre worn.
How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L849 XDL registered?
L849 XDL is a 1994 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 18 January 1994.
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