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F129 KFJ

1989 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,126 mi
Last recorded30,126 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 KFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

NSF indicator lens damaged

NSF inner wing corroded

OS and NS inner sills under van corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 30,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

NSF indicator lens damaged

NSF inner wing corroded

OS and NS inner sills under van corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,750 miles

Front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

NSF indicator lens damaged

NSF inner wing corroded

Surface corrosion front discs

Fail 17 Apr 2013 26,738 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

NSF indicator lens damaged

NSF inner wing corroded

Surface corrosion front discs

Pass 25 May 2006 25,052 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 25,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2005 22,949 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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F129 KFJ is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F129 KFJ, 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 F129 KFJ registered?

F129 KFJ is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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