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L883 RFG

1993 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

20,196 mi
Last recorded20,196 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 RFG
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 20,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished/cracked.

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,196 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished/cracked.

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,193 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split.

Offside and nearside body mountings corroded, rear of front axle.

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 20,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split.

Offside and nearside body mountings corroded, rear of front axle.

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,957 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near side rear CV boot split

Oil leak

Slight play at top steering column bush

Fail 3 Nov 2010 18,954 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near side rear CV boot split

Oil leak

Slight play at top steering column bush

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,223 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 16,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

wear in top steering colum bearing...oil leak on to exhaust...front anti roll bar bushes worn...silight play in steering idler

Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 10,967 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 3,681 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 3,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 5,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,468 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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L883 RFG is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L883 RFG, 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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L883 RFG is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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