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F260 RTW

1989 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,014 mi
Last recorded93,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 RTW
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes have corrosion some are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 92,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes have corrosion some are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 92,605 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,241 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,909 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower than n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,540 miles

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leak (engine area)

vehicle underside and bodywork showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,696 miles

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

various engine oil leaks.

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,200 miles

engine oil leak ?

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

vehicle bodywork and under side showing signs of rust/corrosion.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 90,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak ?

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

vehicle bodywork and under side showing signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2017 89,919 miles

body work showing signs of light surface rust/corrosion.

slight engine oil leak?

Pass 27 May 2016 89,358 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 89,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 86,104 miles

vehicle underside and bodywork showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 27 May 2014 83,069 miles

vehicle bodywork showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 13 May 2013 78,725 miles

slight free play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight oil leak from rear (engine area)

vehicle body work showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 29 May 2012 73,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 68,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,455 miles

n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r tyres starting to perish

lower parts of vehicle body work corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 60,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,262 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,077 miles

rear number plate starting to distort

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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F260 RTW is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 F260 RTW, 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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F260 RTW is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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