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N331 THB

2009 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 THB
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,166 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,002 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s/r parking brake has lower effort than the o/s/r parking brake

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Jul 2011 75,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s/r parking brake has lower effort than the o/s/r parking brake

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 May 2010 74,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2009 66,580 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres slightly perished

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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N331 THB is a 2009 Subaru Sumo in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N331 THB, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Sumo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N331 THB is a 2009 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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