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L981 LWR

1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on26 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up80,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 LWR
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2008 92,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,451 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 87,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,193 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 86,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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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L981 LWR is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L981 LWR, 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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L981 LWR is a 1993 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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