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G178 VNM

1989 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,316 mi
Last recorded82,316 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 VNM
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 82,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 82,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 82,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,912 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,127 miles

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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G178 VNM is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G178 VNM, 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 G178 VNM registered?

G178 VNM is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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