1989 Subaru Sumo 1.2L Petrol · F260 RTW
1989 Subaru Sumo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 93,341 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU SUMO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F260 RTW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 93,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F260 RTW Mileage History
- 08/05/200653,077 mi
- 08/05/200755,793 mi+2,716 mi
- 12/05/200858,262 mi+2,469 mi
- 12/05/200960,337 mi+2,075 mi
- 17/05/201063,455 mi+3,118 mi
- 19/05/201168,430 mi+4,975 mi
- 29/05/201273,603 mi+5,173 mi
- 13/05/201378,725 mi+5,122 mi
- 27/05/201483,069 mi+4,344 mi
- 28/05/201586,104 mi+3,035 mi
- 27/05/201689,358 mi+3,254 mi
- 27/05/201689,358 mi
- 16/05/201789,919 mi+561 mi
- 04/06/201890,197 mi+278 mi
- 08/06/201890,200 mi+3 mi
- 05/06/201990,696 mi+496 mi
- 16/12/202091,540 mi+844 mi
- 15/06/202291,909 mi+369 mi
- 14/06/202392,241 mi+332 mi
- 26/06/202492,605 mi+364 mi
- 28/06/202492,607 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/202592,978 mi+371 mi
- 16/07/202593,014 mi+36 mi
- 15/07/202693,341 mi+327 mi
Average of roughly 1,995 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
F260 RTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Subaru Sumo (F260 RTW) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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