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L544 VJC

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL544 VJC
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,204 miles

N/S rear lens is broke.

O/S front indicator lens broke.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 76,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S rear lens is broke.

O/S front indicator lens broke.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,386 miles

O/S front side light cracked.

O/S front side repeater cracked.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 73,386 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

N/S front inner c.v. gaitor split

O/S front indicator cracked

O/S front side repeater cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,415 miles

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

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

O/S front tyre wall cracked.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S front tyre wall cracked.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,192 miles

O/S front,inner c.v.gaitor split.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 58,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S front,inner c.v.gaitor split.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,928 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 48,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 40,482 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 40,482 miles

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

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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L544 VJC is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L544 VJC, 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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L544 VJC is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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