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F40 WHG

1989 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

318,701 mi
Last recorded318,701 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 WHG
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 318,701 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 318,654 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,830 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 31,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,117 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall †

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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F40 WHG is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F40 WHG, 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 F40 WHG registered?

F40 WHG is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F40 WHG safe to buy?

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