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K494 MFG

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 MFG
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 137,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

vehicle undersealed underside

Pass 19 Feb 2018 134,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 134,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,936 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,530 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,516 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 Jan 2011 112,513 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 112,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 109,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,358 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jan 2009 107,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,897 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 105,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 103,471 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 103,470 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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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K494 MFG is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K494 MFG, 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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K494 MFG is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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