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H455 KAR

1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,281 mi
Last recorded78,281 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up89,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH455 KAR
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,931 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,802 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front cross member and offside inner wing excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

nearside front indicator cracked

offside front drive shaft missing

Fail 16 Nov 2009 73,802 miles

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

nearside front indicator cracked

offside front drive shaft missing

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front cross member and offside inner wing excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,939 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front crossmember excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

nearside front drive shaft missing

Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front crossmember excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

nearside front drive shaft missing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,359 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nsf drive shaft missing

Fail 21 Nov 2007

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nsf drive shaft missing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,628 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 57,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,192 miles

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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H455 KAR is a 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 89,661 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 H455 KAR, 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 35 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H455 KAR is a 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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