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ARU 80A

1989 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,715 mi
Last recorded77,715 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 80A
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,715 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,709 miles

Offside rear and nearside front tyres cracked, perished and worn close to limit

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear and nearside front tyres cracked, perished and worn close to limit

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,028 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,350 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre perishing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,039 miles

Bodywork in poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

O/S/F Tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,278 miles

Body work in poor condition

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 75,500 miles

Bodywork corroding

Engine mounts worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,968 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded.

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle at various places.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

rear bumper coroded.

vehicle body-work in poor condition.

Fail 2 Aug 2005 65,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Both front tyre treads worn on edges.

Play in steering coloumn top bush.

Rear number plate loose.

Slight interferance on rear side lights from indicators.

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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ARU 80A is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 62,825 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 ARU 80A, 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 37 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARU 80A registered?

ARU 80A is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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