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L724 WCS

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,812 mi
Last recorded56,812 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL724 WCS
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,812 miles

car has had a lot of welding and heavily undersealed for mot.

front panel has corrosion outwith perscribed area.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front panel has corrosion outwith perscribed area.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,232 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 50,162 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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L724 WCS is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L724 WCS, 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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L724 WCS is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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