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F37 JTA

1989 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF37 JTA
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,957 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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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F37 JTA is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F37 JTA, 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 F37 JTA registered?

F37 JTA is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F37 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F37 JTA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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