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C380 CEC

1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up73,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC380 CEC
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,836 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,180 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 72,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under side under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,564 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under side under sealed

Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,378 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

gearbox mounts split

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,377 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

gearbox mounts split

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 69,557 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,823 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,823 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,302 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,836 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,818 miles

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

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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C380 CEC is a 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 73,529 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 C380 CEC, 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 40 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C380 CEC is a 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 5 March 1986.

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