1998 Subaru Sumo 1.0L Petrol · R171 ABT
1998 Subaru Sumo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 65,244 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU SUMO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 65,244 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1000cc
R171 ABT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 65,244 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R171 ABT Odometer History
- 09/06/202263,298 km
- 02/08/202365,244 km+1,946 km
- 02/08/202365,244 km
Average of roughly 1,695 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R171 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Sumo (R171 ABT) between June 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light BULB DISCOLOURED (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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