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F178 GMW

1988 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Subaru Sumo82,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 GMW
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 94,416 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 94,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 94,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 94,025 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 93,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,843 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,561 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perrished

slight play in front d bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,363 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPE ON UNDERBODY HEAVILY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL BRAKE PIPE ON UNDERBODY HEAVILY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,121 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND UNDERBODY HEAXILY CORRODED

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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F178 GMW is a 1988 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1988 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 82,547 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 F178 GMW, 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 38 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F178 GMW registered?

F178 GMW is a 1988 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 15 December 1988.

Is F178 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 GMW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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