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D903 YJH

1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up63,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD903 YJH
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,176 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 48,176 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipes and silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,839 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 41,839 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,866 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 35,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,709 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,884 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,839 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 28,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 27,690 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 May 2008 26,803 miles

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

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

nearside sill corroded

offside inner constant velocity gaiter split

Pass 25 May 2007 25,598 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 25,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front inner sill has corrosion not within prescribed area

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 26 May 2006 24,803 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,803 miles

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

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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D903 YJH is a 1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 63,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D903 YJH, 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 39 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D903 YJH is a 1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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