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F383 KTT

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF383 KTT
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 88,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm, subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered with undersill (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connector forward, through under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connector forward, through under body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door holed with corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at compensator covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake little reserve travel

load carrying area floor corroded at rear

Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,978 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,927 miles

Emissions not tested Idle speed to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,277 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 67,950 miles

Near side front headlamp beam aim too high

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,950 miles

Near side front headlamp beam aim too high

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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F383 KTT is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F383 KTT, 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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F383 KTT is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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