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H948 KCF

1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 KCF
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,544 miles

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)

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

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

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

front control arm bushes perished

front pannel corroded

nsf inner cv boot split

osr lens repaired with tape

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

clutch anti slip rubber missing from pedal

rear lamp unit repared by tape but not insecure or light affected

Fail 14 Feb 2012 78,075 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

clutch anti slip rubber missing from pedal

rear lamp unit repared by tape but not insecure or light affected

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,283 miles

Corrosion starting in offside front wheel arch close to structural mounting

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

Nearside front body stay corroded and fractured

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

Oil leak

Parking brake application imbalance but efficient to pass

Fail 14 Oct 2010 77,266 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front body stay corroded

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

Offside front wheel arch starting to corrode

Oil leak and oil level low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,641 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 76,641 miles

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 body panel (under bumper) heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake efficiency not as high as expected (see brake performance report)

Slight corrosion offside front suspension turret

Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,055 miles

Nearside front and offside rear bearings slightly noisy

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 76,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front and offside rear bearings slightly noisy

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,051 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 75,050 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front lower panel corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,204 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 74,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up reliability report

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H948 KCF is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 H948 KCF, 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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H948 KCF is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 14 December 1990.

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