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J872 JBJ

1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,535 mi
Last recorded17,535 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up89,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 JBJ
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,535 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 17,535 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 165,166 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 165,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 164,821 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 164,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parkbrake travel high but not yet to limit

roll cage supporting bolts are not through reinforced mounts or a structural part of the vehicle.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 157,687 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 157,687 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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J872 JBJ is a 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J872 JBJ, 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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J872 JBJ is a 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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