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K501 KSR

1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,110 mi
Last recorded67,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 KSR
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,110 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,179 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut top mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 65,161 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure From fuel tank to fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,413 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle underbody covered in under seal not allowing full inspection of compoents

Pass 3 Dec 2016 64,218 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate marked on bottom (6.3.1d)

underbody undersealed all over

Fail 26 Nov 2016 64,208 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole inbody side of rear beam (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole top of rear beam (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear shocker mountings rusted away both sides (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate marked on bottom (6.3.1d)

underbody undersealed all over

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,762 miles

underbody undersealed all over

Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,761 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded osf,nsr and nsf (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch / sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch / sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged main filler pipe repaired with rubber glove and cable ties (7.2.2)

both nsf and osf inner arch liners loose

nsf ,osf brake back plates heavy corrosion

os rack play

osr shock no damping

underbody undersealed ,all brake pipes,cables,fuel pipes etc

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,302 miles

All (4) brake flexy hose ferrules corroded and deteriorated. (Borderline fail)

Battery insecure.

Both rear inner arches holed outside prescribed areas.

Brake pipes coated in underseal making testing difficult.

Complete underside coated with underseal making testing difficult.

Front crossmember corroded.

Fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All (4) brake flexy hose ferrules corroded and deteriorated. (Borderline fail)

Battery insecure.

Both rear inner arches holed outside prescribed areas.

Brake pipes coated in underseal making testing difficult.

Complete underside coated with underseal making testing difficult.

Front crossmember corroded.

Fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,173 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,093 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,093 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,943 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,884 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
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K501 KSR is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K501 KSR, 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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K501 KSR is a 1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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