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J956 XAW

1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,297 mi
Last recorded60,297 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 XAW
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 60,297 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 155/80/13 rest 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak rad leaking ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers door damaged

all round body corrosion

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all under side corroded

body corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,496 miles

Corroded front wings but not structure

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 54,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,017 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 52,015 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,755 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,639 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 49,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,431 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,938 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,499 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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J956 XAW is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J956 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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J956 XAW is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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