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F597 OPB

1989 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 OPB
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,889 miles

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

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

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

advise chasses corroded front and rear

advise vehicle floor corroded badly front and rear

Fail 9 Jul 2007 81,862 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise chassis corroded front and rear

advise vehicle floor corroded badly front and rear

Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,125 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 81,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F597 OPB is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F597 OPB, 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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F597 OPB is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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