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E821 LRT

1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,968 mi
Last recorded133,968 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up93,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 LRT
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 133,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery warning light illuminated

corrosion front cross member both sides

corrosion outer wheel arch off side front

engine leaking water

engine over heating

near side front inner cv joint roll pin insecure

reduced damping - rear shock absorbers

stop light warning/tell tale dash light illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 133,601 miles

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

load bay floor corroded slightly

nearside front suspension turret corroded slightly

nearside inner sill corroded slighlty

Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 120,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 109,656 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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E821 LRT is a 1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 93,435 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 E821 LRT, 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 38 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E821 LRT is a 1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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