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L687 OVG

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,115 mi
Last recorded65,115 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL687 OVG
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

after market fuel cap fitted

all metal fuel pipes corroded

both front wings corroded and badly wholed

both front wings corroded and badly wholed

chipped screen †

corrosion to buck

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

advise steering freeplay

steering rack worn

Pass 27 Oct 2005 61,977 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2005 61,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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L687 OVG is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L687 OVG, 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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What year was L687 OVG registered?

L687 OVG is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L687 OVG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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