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L298 EFJ

1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

43,736 mi
Last recorded43,736 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up86,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 EFJ
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,736 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,714 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 43,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,975 miles

O/s inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,975 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/s inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,702 miles

Corrosion hole at the rear of the body

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff slightly damp with gear oil

Fail 13 Jul 2013 42,702 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Alternator belt slack

Corrosion hole at the rear of the body

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff slightly damp with gear oil

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,311 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,308 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

offside front tie rod bushes worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front lower wing corroded

nearside front tie rod bushes worn

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,988 miles

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

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

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

both front tiebar bushes perishing

both rear inner sills showing corrosion.

fuel filler neck corroded.

offside front inner cv boot split.

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

slight play from the steering rack pivot bushes.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

very slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,115 miles

front valance corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear inner sill at rear slightly corroded

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear inner sill at rear slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 38,384 miles

Fuel filler neck and breather pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Offside front inner CV boot split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,384 miles

Fuel filler neck and breather pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside front inner CV boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate discolouring

petrol filler neck corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2007 37,201 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate discolouring

Petrol filler neck corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,273 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 36,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2005 35,643 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 35,643 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion present on both rear sill end caps

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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L298 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 L298 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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L298 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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