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L972 XFP

1993 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,338 mi
Last recorded53,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 XFP
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 53,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 47,026 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 12 May 2006 47,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edges

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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L972 XFP is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L972 XFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L972 XFP registered?

L972 XFP is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L972 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L972 XFP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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