MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
n/s rear brake pipe leading to flexy hose corroded
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
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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