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G511 MAV

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,995 mi
Last recorded115,995 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 MAV
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 115,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 115,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,396 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 115,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,040 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 113,442 miles

Corrosion on offside door pillar not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 113,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front cross member is corroded

front of both sills and door pillars corroded

front valance is corroded

front wings are corroded

n/s front brake is slower to operate

panel damage

rear diff support mounting bushes are worn

rear hubs back plates are corroded

rear shock absorbers shrowds are corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 112,930 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

front number plate damaged

slight play in both inner track rod end ball joints

various undersealed welding repaires

Fail 19 Oct 2007 112,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

front number plate damaged

slight play in both inner track rod end ball joints

various undersealed welding repaires

Pass 24 Oct 2006 112,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

body pannel damage

front number plate is damaged

front valance and wings corroded

rear tyres are perished

Fail 23 Oct 2006 112,274 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust is corroded

front number plate is damaged

front suspension bushes are perished

front valance and wings corroded

oil leak

panel damage

rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 Oct 2005 111,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

both rear tyres are perished

clutch pedal rubber is not fitted

front number plate is damaged

front tie bars mounting bushes are perished

front valance is damaged

gear box mounting bushes are perished and starting to spilt

n/s front floor is rusted and weak

n/s front wing is rusted

n/s rear inner arch is rusted and weak

o/s head light aim is on the high limit

oil leak

panel damage

rear shock absorbers shrowds are corroded

run out on the n.s front brake

slight play in the n/s front lower ball joint

wear in the steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 17 Oct 2005 111,745 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

clutch pedal rubber is not fitted

first silencer is corroded

front number plate is damaged

front tie bars mounting bushes are perished

front valance is corroded

gear box mounting bushes are perished and starting to split

n/s drive shaft ouyer boot is perished (front)

n/s front floor is rusted and weak

n/s front wing is corroded

n/s rear inner arch is rusted and weak

o/s head light aim is on the high limit

oil leaks

panel damage

rear shock absorbers shrowds are corroded

run out on the n/s front brake

slight play in the n/s front lower ball joint

slight rumble from the o/s rear wheel bearing

wear in the steering rack inner ball joints

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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G511 MAV is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G511 MAV, 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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G511 MAV is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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