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G849 LYD

1989 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,449 mi
Last recorded50,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 LYD
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 50,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 47,884 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,076 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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G849 LYD is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G849 LYD, 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 G849 LYD registered?

G849 LYD is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G849 LYD safe to buy?

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