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F858 RPM

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,650 mi
Last recorded59,650 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF858 RPM
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,650 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 59,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight freeplay in both in steering rack joints

vehicle dirty underside

Fail 7 Oct 2011 55,618 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight freeplay in both in steering rack joints

vehicle dirty underside

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 48,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front indicator loose

nearside front outer wing damaged

offside door corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,383 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,112 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar rubbers aged/perished †front road springs heavily corroded †O/S/F TYRE REMOULD AGED PERISHED STRONG ADVISE †o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split † † THE BATTERY IS NOT FASTENED STRONG ADVISE/DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar rubbers aged/perished †front road springs heavily corroded †O/S/F TYRE REMOULD AGED PERISHED STRONG ADVISE †o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split † † THE BATTERY IS NOT FASTENED STRONG ADVISE/DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracks in side walls

Fail 4 Oct 2005 34,863 miles

1)BATTERY NOT CLAMPED. ...INSECURE †2)N/S/F TYRE WAS 10 PSI.. PERISHED ADVISE REPLACE †3)REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,863 miles

1)BATTERY NOT CLAMPED. ...INSECURE †2)N/S/F TYRE WAS 10 PSI.. PERISHED ADVISE REPLACE †3)REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

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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F858 RPM 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 F858 RPM, 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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F858 RPM is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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