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K539 KCL

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,291 mi
Last recorded119,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK539 KCL
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,291 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 119,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,586 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 117,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,804 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 112,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread/sidewall splitting

steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 102,740 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 102,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 111,356 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 111,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 93,969 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 93,966 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 90,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 90,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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K539 KCL is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K539 KCL, 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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K539 KCL is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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