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MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU 284s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:60.50%
(The average a petrol SUBARU 284 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:200 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake hose excessively deteriorated16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Registration plate lamp issues14
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Registration plate issues8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber lower mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a.r.b mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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