CarVerify

Free Car Check

K565 TDE

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

67,255 mi
Last recorded67,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 TDE
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 67,255 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer corroded /holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,227 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 65,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,813 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 61,751 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,051 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 59,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 58,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,606 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 58,593 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure torsion bar / subframe mounting bolt loose (chalked) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm to end of torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm to end of torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler breather pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / inner sill and wheel arch around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / inner sill and wheel arch around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,516 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp on rear pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch [chalked] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch [chalked] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipes

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 56,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,793 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 56,776 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,613 miles

All 4 tyres perished on sidewalls but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,056 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Slight play in both rack ends

Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Slight play in both rack ends

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,446 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 49,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,739 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 44,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,688 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,522 miles

some damage to offside centre floor member

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,079 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 22,892 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
Full Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K565 TDE is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 K565 TDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K565 TDE?

You can check the full history of K565 TDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K565 TDE registered?

K565 TDE is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K565 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K565 TDE shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K565 TDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K565 TDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.