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J950 OAV

1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up89,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 OAV
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 128,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front ind/position lens damaged.

severe corrosion in drivers door!

Pass 12 Aug 2011 128,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front ind/position lens damaged.

severe corrosion in drivers door!

Pass 7 Aug 2010 120,432 miles

nearside rear tyre low

offside front inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Aug 2010 120,432 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre low

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 120,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,802 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 119,802 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 106,389 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 106,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 84,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,026 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 64,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J950 OAV is a 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J950 OAV, 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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J950 OAV is a 1991 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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