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L473 KUJ

1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up86,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 KUJ
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 112,434 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 111,712 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 111,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 109,879 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 109,878 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 109,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 109,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 106,618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 106,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 103,231 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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L473 KUJ is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L473 KUJ, 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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L473 KUJ is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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