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E290 AAO

1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up63,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 AAO
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 108,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 106,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,550 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,589 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,997 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion n/side rear of floor

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion n/side rear of floor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,395 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,714 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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E290 AAO is a 1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E290 AAO, 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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What year was E290 AAO registered?

E290 AAO is a 1987 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 18 November 1987.

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