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G857 ACV

1989 Subaru Sumo

Blue Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,347 mi
Last recorded41,347 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 ACV
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 41,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 41,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,088 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 36,081 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 34,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,436 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

head light reflectors starting to fade

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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G857 ACV is a 1989 Subaru Sumo in Blue with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G857 ACV, 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 G857 ACV registered?

G857 ACV is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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