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K986 JYD

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 JYD
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 56,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 56,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 52,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,720 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 42,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible due to toebar (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,713 miles

nearside screen washer poor but sufficient

Fail 20 Nov 2017 38,713 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside screen washer poor but sufficient

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,136 miles

Both front lower ball joint rubber boots split.

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Minor oil leaks.

Nearside front lower ball joint worn.

Nearside rear and both front tyres wearing edges.

Offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,051 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,180 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

rust forming underside of vehicle/exhaust system and fuel filler neck

Fail 29 Jun 2009 29,180 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coolant leak

front brake discs rusty condition

oil leak

rust forming underside of vehicle, exhaust system and fuel filler neck

some wear to rear axle bushes

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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K986 JYD is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K986 JYD, 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 K986 JYD registered?

K986 JYD is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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