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F248 LAA

1989 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,516 mi
Last recorded59,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 LAA
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,516 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,516 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,226 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,226 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,886 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 58,201 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,201 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,764 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,434 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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F248 LAA is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F248 LAA, 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 F248 LAA registered?

F248 LAA is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F248 LAA safe to buy?

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