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M228 CFW

1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,914 mi
Last recorded43,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up86,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 CFW
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,058 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,183 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,897 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 41,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,619 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 41,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at front and rear (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,468 miles

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,371 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,852 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,540 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,540 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,803 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 37,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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
Full Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up reliability report

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M228 CFW is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 CFW, 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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M228 CFW is a 1994 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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