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J263 SFC

1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,343 mi
Last recorded143,343 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 SFC
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 143,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 143,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

note corrosion starting to underbody

Fail 22 Feb 2024 142,918 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

note corrosion starting to underbody

Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,423 miles

Slight play near side steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Mar 2016 141,725 miles

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

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 May 2015 140,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front vallance corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 139,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 139,217 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 138,383 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 138,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 138,052 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 137,990 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 137,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 137,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2008 137,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 133,527 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 133,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 127,669 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 127,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 120,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J263 SFC is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 82,254 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 J263 SFC, 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 34 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J263 SFC is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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