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F118 FVF

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,475 mi
Last recorded42,475 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 FVF
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 42,475 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 42,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,038 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 42,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 41,599 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 41,203 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 41,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper mounting/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 41,203 miles

Coolant leak

Front Advanced corrosion to both front upper suspension mountings.

Front Advanced corrosion to crossmember

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 41,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe fitting compensater valve to nsr. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Advanced corrosion to both front upper suspension mountings.

Front Advanced corrosion to crossmember

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 41,202 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch,inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Advanced corrosion to cross member.

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both upper strut mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Advanced corrosion to the rear of both inner arches.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,149 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
Full Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up reliability report

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F118 FVF is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 83,922 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 F118 FVF, 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 37 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F118 FVF is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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