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L279 EFJ

1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,395 mi
Last recorded30,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up86,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 EFJ
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,029 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,443 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,833 miles

O/S A PILLAR CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,622 miles

offside a piller rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,622 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside a piller rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2009 21,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 21,144 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,689 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 20,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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L279 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 86,767 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 L279 EFJ, 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 32 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L279 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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