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F703 NTP

1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 NTP
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,583 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres in very poor condition

rear shock absorber mounts coroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,954 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corosion above rear shock absorbers

corosion on nearside rear wheel arch

damage to nearside front out rigger

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

drivers seat mechanism worn

surface corosion on rear chassis rails

Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,954 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corosion above rear shock absorbers

corosion on nearside rear wheel arch

damage to nearside front out rigger

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

drivers seat mechanism worn

surface corosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,686 miles

Battery insecure

Damage to rear number plate.

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

Some corrosion in inner rear wheel arches.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 70,686 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Damage to rear number plate.

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

Propshaft component defective

Some corrosion in inner rear wheel arches.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,456 miles

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

Some wear in steering rack(O/S).

Fail 15 Aug 2008 66,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Some wear in steering rack(O/S).

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,983 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 58,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F703 NTP is a 1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F703 NTP, 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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F703 NTP is a 1988 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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