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J685 EYA

1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,767 mi
Last recorded121,767 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 EYA
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body condition corroded but not likely to cause injury.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 121,767 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body condition corroded but not likely to cause injury.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,643 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,680 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,859 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 112,125 miles

extensive oil leaks

extensive previous welding repairs/surface corrossion on vehicle

n/s/r tyre perished/low tread

Fail 26 Aug 2010 112,091 miles

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

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

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

extensive oil leaks

extensive previous welding repairs/surface corrossion on vehicle

n/s/r tyre perished/low tread

Pass 25 Aug 2009 107,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

extensive corrosion on front crossmember

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 22 Aug 2009 107,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

extensive corrosion on front crossmember

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 102,292 miles

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)

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)

surface corrossion visible on floor & chassis areas

Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering rack has slight play.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,172 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 91,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs required next pad change †slight play steering system

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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J685 EYA 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 71.4%.

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 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 J685 EYA, 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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J685 EYA is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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