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H178 FGM

1990 Subaru Sumo

Black Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,589 mi
Last recorded89,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Subaru Sumo58,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 FGM
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,589 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s rear brake pipe leading to flexy hose corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2010 89,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s rear brake pipe leading to flexy hose corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,776 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,776 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,560 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all metal coolent pipes very heavily corroded

both front seats swobs torn

exhaust tail section small pin holes

nearside rear tyre side walls pershing

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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H178 FGM is a 1990 Subaru Sumo in Black with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 58,340 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 H178 FGM, 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 36 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H178 FGM is a 1990 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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