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L378 RYC

1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,415 mi
Last recorded147,415 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up86,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 RYC
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 147,415 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 146,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 145,556 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 144,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 142,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to compensator valve covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 142,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corrded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to rear valve covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,121 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 137,112 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 135,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 121,544 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 121,539 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,066 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,679 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,958 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 92,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 85,303 miles

front inner wings corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner wings corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,541 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 66,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,871 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
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L378 RYC is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L378 RYC, 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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L378 RYC is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 18 June 1994.

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