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K204 UKE

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,976 mi
Last recorded87,976 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK204 UKE
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,976 miles

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

vehicle underside including suspension and steering components corroded due to lack of use.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded but not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

vehicle underside including suspension and steering components corroded due to lack of use.

Pass 20 May 2014 87,933 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 87,929 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,305 miles

offside rear fuel pipes corroded which dissapear in to the rear wing?

Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear fuel pipes corroded which dissapear in to the rear wing?

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,745 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner cv gaitor detatched

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,598 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Front brake discs poor condition

N/S/F bumper damaged

O/S floor corroding

both rack gaiters slightly twisted

front number plate poor condition

fuel pipes corroding

rear suspention corroding

stonechip in screen

Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,598 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Front brake discs poor condition

N/S/F bumper damaged

O/S floor corroding

both rack gaiters slightly twisted

front number plate poor condition

fuel pipes corroding

rear suspention corroding

stonechip in screen

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front lower wings corroded to excess, no pertruding edges likely to cause injury at this time

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front number plate unclean but fully ledgiable

nearside and offside front inner cv boots split

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking up

Fail 12 Oct 2007 61,200 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking up

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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K204 UKE is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 80,356 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 K204 UKE, 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 33 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K204 UKE is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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