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K129 XVS

1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,637 mi
Last recorded118,637 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 XVS
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside front floor heavily corroded

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

under body heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 117,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front chassis leg corroded slightly

off side rear inner door sill corroded slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,260 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters perished

Gearbox mounts excessively deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle heavly undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2011 117,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Both front steering rack gaiters perished

Gearbox mounts excessively deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2010 116,653 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 116,634 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 116,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 115,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 114,369 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
Full Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up reliability report

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K129 XVS is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K129 XVS, 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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K129 XVS is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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