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G580 OEC

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG580 OEC
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 94,367 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,972 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust on rear of vehicle but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 93,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak water pump leaking at front ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back end has surface rust. structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mounting rubber disintegrated ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r + o/s/f tyres perished on inner & outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r + o/s/f tyres perished on inner & outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,944 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s/f tie rod arm bushes perished & split but no excessive movement

o/s/f tyre perished on side wall

surface corrosion in front metal brake pipes

surface corrosion in rear trailing arms & around rear jacking points

welding repairs to rear shock absorber mounts,rear chassis, inner wheel arches, sills & floor sections.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,944 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/s + n/s/f tie rod arm bushes perished & split but no excessive movement

o/s/f tyre perished on side wall

surface corrosion in front metal brake pipes

surface corrosion in rear trailing arms & around rear jacking points

welding repairs to rear shock absorber mounts,rear chassis, inner wheel arches, sills & floor sections.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion in rear suspension.

welding repairs to o/s/r + n/s/r shock mounting points, rear inner arches, inner + outer sill sectoins and floor sectoins.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 92,452 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion in rear suspension.

welding repairs to o/s/r + n/s/r shock mounting points, rear inner arches, inner + outer sill sectoins and floor sectoins.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,885 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

o/s + n/s/r shock absorber mountings have been repaired by metal plate & welding

slight movement in o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar outer rubber bushes

surface corrosion in o/s + n/s/r suspension arms

surface corrosion ino/s + n/s/f coil springs

Fail 22 Nov 2011 91,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

o/s + n/s/r shock absorber mountings have been repaired by metal plate & welding

slight movement in o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar outer rubber bushes

surface corrosion in o/s + n/s/r suspension arms

surface corrosion ino/s + n/s/f coil springs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,181 miles

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

plates welded to o/s + n/s front & rear suspension conponent mounting prescribed areas

Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,181 miles

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

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

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

plates welded to o/s + n/s front & rear suspension conponent mounting prescribed areas

Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,419 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

vehicle has previously been repaired by welding

Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

vehicle has previously been repaired by welding

Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

slight movement in o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar outer bushes

under side of vehicle has previously been repaired by welding

Fail 12 Dec 2008 89,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

slight movement in o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar outer bushes

under side of vehicle has previously been repaired by welding

Pass 27 Nov 2007 89,154 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 27 Nov 2007 89,154 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 1 Dec 2006 88,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

corrosion in front wings

engine oil leak

front tyres slightly perished

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

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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G580 OEC is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 G580 OEC, 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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G580 OEC is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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