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L879 EWL

1993 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,105 mi
Last recorded74,105 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 EWL
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,105 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,411 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear valance very rusty

rearsuspension poor

Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear valance very rusty

rearsuspension poor

Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,443 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat poor

rear bumper poor

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,243 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 59,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r/ outer d/shaft gaiter split

rear lower panel rusted and holed

slight play in steering col

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,676 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 55,676 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

drivers door handle broken

rear bumper rusted through

unable to check brake pipes over tank

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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L879 EWL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L879 EWL, 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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L879 EWL is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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