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B313 DVL

1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB313 DVL
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,377 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch anti slip rubber missing

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,799 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 76,776 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked

Clutch pedal rubber worn away

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Throutle pedal rubber worn away

battery terminal loose

Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,407 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 73,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,741 miles

corrosion on nearside front wing

damage to passenger seatbelt surround

damage to steering wheel

front brake discs worn

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 5 Jan 2007 62,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on nearside front wing

damage to passenger seat belt anchor surround

damage to steering wheel

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B313 DVL is a 1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 80,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B313 DVL, 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 41 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B313 DVL is a 1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 20 March 1985.

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