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G5 YNY

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,279 mi
Last recorded62,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 YNY
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 62,279 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,530 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 54,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,961 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 51,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,570 miles

Front both slightly pitted and scored

Fail 26 Feb 2016 49,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both slightly pitted and scored

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,371 miles

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,025 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 36,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 35,551 miles

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

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

corrosion visible through out underside of van

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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G5 YNY is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G5 YNY, 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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G5 YNY is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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