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L356 LCJ

1993 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,627 mi
Last recorded5,627 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Sumo61,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 LCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,627 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 5,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 3,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 3,999 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 657 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,804 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 98,375 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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L356 LCJ is a 1993 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L356 LCJ, 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 L356 LCJ registered?

L356 LCJ is a 1993 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L356 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 LCJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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