MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
some wear in anti roll bar bushes
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)
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
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
some general corrosion,and weld repairs throughout the vehicle.
some play in the strg/rack.
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.
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.
How Reliable is the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up?
Based on 3,384 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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