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K217 KYB

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,140 mi
Last recorded153,140 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 KYB
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 153,140 miles

front and rear no plates cracked

slight blow from front pipe

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2008 153,118 miles

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)

front and rear no plates cracked

slight blow from front pipe

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2008 152,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 143,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 136,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 135,419 miles

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

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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K217 KYB is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K217 KYB, 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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What year was K217 KYB registered?

K217 KYB is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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