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A673 PDO

1983 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,628 mi
Last recorded64,628 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA673 PDO
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,628 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,240 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,859 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,969 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up?

Based on 3,384 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,712
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 595
Brake pipe excessively corroded 191
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 176
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 169
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 164
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A673 PDO is a 1983 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A673 PDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 43 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A673 PDO registered?

A673 PDO is a 1983 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A673 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A673 PDO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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