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L852 OFM

1993 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 OFM
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,363 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 58,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,958 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 57,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L852 OFM is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L852 OFM, 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 L852 OFM registered?

L852 OFM is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L852 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L852 OFM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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