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G284 YBC

1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,671 mi
Last recorded98,671 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 YBC
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside corroded in places front to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 97,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 97,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,822 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 82,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 75,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2006 75,295 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G284 YBC is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 82,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G284 YBC, 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 36 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G284 YBC registered?

G284 YBC is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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