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B700 PBJ

1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB700 PBJ
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,769 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle fixing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake sticky

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion on tail gate

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,712 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,474 miles

corrosion on o/s , n/s front chassis by subframe fixing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,166 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 89,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

wheel arches need welding

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,058 miles

rusty underneath

steering rack play

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,580 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 76,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 72,159 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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B700 PBJ is a 1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B700 PBJ, 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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What year was B700 PBJ registered?

B700 PBJ is a 1985 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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