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1989 SUBARU 284 4WD PICK UP1.8L Petrol

F465 JFC

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1989 SUBARU 284 4WD PICK UP — Petrol, 1781cc. This vehicle has 155,563 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
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Expires 26/02/2025
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1781cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The February 2024 MOT at 155,563 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and a stable maintenance trend. The mileage of 155,563 equates to about 4,200 miles per year for a 37‑year‑old vehicle, indicating light use or extended periods of inactivity. The interval from the January 2022 test (148,596 miles) to the February 2023 test (153,984 miles) shows a gain of roughly 5,400 miles over 13 months, while the subsequent 11 months to the February 2024 test added only 1,600 miles, confirming a consistent low‑usage pattern. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, inspect the brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, check the structural integrity for rust or corrosion, and verify the condition of the exhaust system and drivetrain components, as these areas commonly develop issues in high‑age, low‑mileage vehicles. Although the consecutive passes suggest careful ownership, a thorough physical inspection remains essential to confirm the absence of hidden wear, structural fatigue, or corrosion that could affect long‑term reliability.

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55
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The February 2024 MOT at 155,563 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and a stable maintenance trend. The mileage of 155,563 equates to about 4,200 miles per year for a 37‑year‑old vehicle, indicating light use or extended periods of inactivity. The interval from the January 2022 test (148,596 miles) to the February 2023 test (153,984 miles) shows a gain of roughly 5,400 miles over 13 months, while the subsequent 11 months to the February 2024 test added only 1,600 miles, confirming a consistent low‑usage pattern. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, inspect the brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, check the structural integrity for rust or corrosion, and verify the condition of the exhaust system and drivetrain components, as these areas commonly develop issues in high‑age, low‑mileage vehicles. Although the consecutive passes suggest careful ownership, a thorough physical inspection remains essential to confirm the absence of hidden wear, structural fatigue, or corrosion that could affect long‑term reliability.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Subaru 284 4Wd Pick Up (F465 JFC) from 1989 show a total of 4 MOT tests between January 2022 and February 2024.

With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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