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F973 TPX

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,534 mi
Last recorded167,534 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 TPX
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 167,534 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

damage to windscreen not in swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2016 166,258 miles

Damage to windscreen not in swept area

Indicators are flashing fast

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Slight play in steering rack end

Fail 25 Apr 2016 166,258 miles

Damage to windscreen not in swept area

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicators are flashing fast

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Slight play in steering rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2015 165,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 165,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 163,107 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 163,096 miles

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

some wear in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2012 162,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 158,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 154,191 miles

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

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

slight play both front antiroll bar link bushes

some play in nearside front steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2008 154,186 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play both front antiroll bar link bushes

some play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,761 miles

some general corrosion,and weld repairs throughout the vehicle.

some play in the strg/rack.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 149,752 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

some damage to windscreen outside the swept area.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 149,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

s0me w/screen damage outside the swept area,on the o/s lower corner.

some general corrosion,and weld repairs.

some play in both rear hub bearings.

some play in steering rack,both sides.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 145,048 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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F973 TPX is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F973 TPX, 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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F973 TPX is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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