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HNO 766Y

1983 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,830 mi
Last recorded188,830 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 766Y
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 188,830 miles

some body damage

some noise from front constant velocity joints

Fail 21 Feb 2012 188,830 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

some body damage

some noise from front constant velocity joints

Fail 31 Jan 2012 118,786 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

front fender insecure

front offside brake pads low

steering stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,349 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 115,349 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 111,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 111,188 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front valance corroded and slightly jagged

Fail 9 Feb 2009 106,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,663 miles

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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HNO 766Y is a 1983 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HNO 766Y, 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 43 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNO 766Y is a 1983 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 18 February 1983.

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