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G267 XFH

1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up83,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG267 XFH
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,865 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 92,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front top suspension mounting slight play

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 92,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front top suspension mounting slight play

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,495 miles

underside heavily covered in underseal

Fail 19 May 2017 90,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure fowling driveshaft (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

underside of vehicle heavily covered with underseal hiding many components sevicability

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,498 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,495 miles

ALL 4 TYRES NEAR LIMIT

BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

COOLANT LEAK

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,495 miles

chassis and suspention modefied

corrotion to os topsrtut mount

Fail 15 Nov 2011 90,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

chassis and suspention modefied

corrotion to os topsrtut mount

drivers seat slight movement

excessive water leak

os fog lamp taped over

osf brake hose insecure

steering feeling notchy

Fail 21 Oct 2010 90,495 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tow ball is not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,495 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tow ball is not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,495 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all road wheels have fouled at places at some time

all wheel boxes+front and rear o/s+n/s chassis and bodywork showing corrosion corroded

both front inner wings showing corrosion

foot brake poor

o/s front drive shaft missing

o/s rear brake drun slightly warped

o/s windscreen scratched

sills+all floor pans showing corrosion

tow bar ball missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 88,748 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,134 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 83,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,529 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 82,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion in front underbody

Pass 5 Jun 2006 81,620 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 81,507 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G267 XFH is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 83,922 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 G267 XFH, 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 37 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G267 XFH is a 1989 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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