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F312 AAV

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF312 AAV
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2008 73,715 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front number plate slightly damaged.

front wheel bearings niosy.

Fail 20 Nov 2006 65,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side front tyre outer side wall cracked.

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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F312 AAV is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F312 AAV, 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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What year was F312 AAV registered?

F312 AAV is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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