1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick UP 1.8L Petrol · J552 DCJ
1992 Subaru 284 4WD Pick UP (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 May 1992. Recorded mileage 101,239 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU 284 4WD PICK UP
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J552 DCJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2026
- 101,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J552 DCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Subaru 284 4Wd Pick Up (J552 DCJ) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shock mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shock mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too high both dip (4.1.2 (a))”.
J552 DCJ Mileage History
- 29/06/202299,228 mi
- 29/06/202299,228 mi
- 12/07/2023100,312 mi+1,084 mi
- 20/08/2026101,239 mi+927 mi
Average of roughly 485 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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