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G387 BFH

1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG387 BFH
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,501 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear u/j slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,501 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear u/j slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,409 miles

light roughnesss in o/s front wheel bearing,

Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advise corrosion on both front wings and doors

advise corrosion on rear syspension components

advise corrosion onnear and off side inner sills and floor

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,056 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 80,056 miles

Front 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,837 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 77,837 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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G387 BFH is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G387 BFH, 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.

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G387 BFH is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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