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F24 SGV

1989 Subaru Sumo

Red Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,340 mi
Last recorded1,340 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 SGV
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 1,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion around accelerator

Fail 18 Apr 2016 1,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,916 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on drivers floor

front suspension coil springs corroded

slight damage to drivers door handle

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door handle broken although still operates

general rust / corrosion around doors and sills

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corossion on sills and drivers floor

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers floor slightly corroded

slight corrossion on sills and wheel arch`s

Fail 29 May 2010 84,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers floor slightly corroded

slight corrossion on sills and wheel arch`s

Pass 9 May 2009 81,271 miles

Rear Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,261 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 81,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 76,162 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 76,162 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F24 SGV is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in Red with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F24 SGV, 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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F24 SGV is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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