Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up reliable? We analysed 3,384 real MOT tests across 418 vehicles to find out.
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The Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, brake pipe excessively corroded and subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up.
Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 620 | 65.2% | 60,589 | 86,767 | 106,774 |
| 1993 | 616 | 62.8% | 65,152 | 80,356 | 105,896 |
| 1992 | 603 | 65.0% | 64,210 | 82,254 | 107,269 |
| 1991 | 468 | 60.5% | 77,929 | 89,661 | 118,706 |
| 1990 | 196 | 65.3% | 65,291 | 82,581 | 111,696 |
| 1989 | 409 | 62.3% | 62,419 | 83,922 | 111,745 |
| 1988 | 184 | 62.0% | 66,011 | 93,435 | 113,078 |
| 1987 | 98 | 72.4% | 51,710 | 63,914 | 80,170 |
| 1986 | 78 | 71.8% | 68,823 | 73,529 | 98,557 |
| 1985 | 70 | 58.6% | 55,900 | 80,012 | 89,744 |
How Long Does a Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up Last?
Based on 418 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up vehicles on UK roads.
Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.4% MOT pass rate from 98 tests
58.6% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
The best year to buy a used Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is 1987, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.4% across 98 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up THIS CAR | 63.7% | 3,384 | 83,546 mi | 41 yrs |
| Subaru Impreza | 75.7% | 915,729 | 83,083 mi | 33 yrs |
| Subaru Forester | 76.1% | 456,470 | 85,220 mi | 29 yrs |
| Subaru Legacy | 72.5% | 349,986 | 96,000 mi | 35 yrs |
| Lifan Lf | 71.4% | 1,711 | 5,489 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Subaru Impreza (75.7% pass rate) and the Subaru Forester (76.1% pass rate), the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.7% across 3,384 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (595 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (191), and subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (176). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up owner drives around 1,712 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models stay on UK roads for around 41 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.