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J968 DCJ

1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,723 mi
Last recorded30,723 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 DCJ
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 30,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 30,248 miles

Rear Inside both wheel arches are corroded, these have been welded inside out(looks worse than actually is).

Fail 7 Jul 2022 97,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at a join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F and N/S/F inner sills corroded/holed

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at a join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F and N/S/F inner sills corroded/holed

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 94,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay, near the suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing to the outer sidewall and heavy cracking on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay, near the suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector mechanism has slight seepage of transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 94,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section has a major and several minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber casing split/peeling away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. under vehicle, next to TCA rear mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber casing split/peeling away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay, near the suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing to the outer sidewall and heavy cracking on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay, near the suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector mechanism has slight seepage of transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid in the reservoir is dirty/discoloured

Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill, inner wheel arch and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill, inner wheel arch and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner wing liner insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner front wings (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,318 miles

Both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded

Slight wear in offside front steering arm

Fail 3 Feb 2016 93,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded

Slight wear in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,716 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,401 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both sides front inner wings corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,032 miles

Offside rear chassis rail corroded

Wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear chassis rail corroded

Wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,106 miles

Exhaust has 2 small corrosion holes and is leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has 2 small corrosion holes and is leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 75,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,825 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 69,825 miles

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

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

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

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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J968 DCJ is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J968 DCJ, 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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J968 DCJ is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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