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J955 XAW

1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,755 mi
Last recorded84,755 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 XAW
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 84,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 82,840 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 79,563 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack End (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 78,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 77,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 74,854 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 73,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 69,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,026 miles

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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J955 XAW is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J955 XAW, 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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J955 XAW is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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