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G89 VFP

1989 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,651 mi
Last recorded82,651 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Subaru Sumo62,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 VFP
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,651 miles

* o/s/r fog light not working *

corrosion and repair to exhaust borderline

corrosion on front floors and step sills borderline

front brakes binding

general condition of vehicle

headlamp reflectors and aims borderline

n/s headlamp aim on lowest limit

underside corrosion borderline

Pass 5 May 2009 81,207 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,862 miles

condition of all headlights

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,850 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of headlamps

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s/r foot & handbrake efforts low

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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G89 VFP 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 100%.

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 G89 VFP, 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 G89 VFP registered?

G89 VFP is a 1989 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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