Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up (1986)
1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up
CarHunch analysed 1,282 real MOT records for the 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1986 Subaru 284 pick-up is a challenging proposition: only 60% pass first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and one in a thousand vehicles has flagged a dangerous defect at some point. The good news is that when these trucks do fail, it's rarely catastrophic—just 0.02 failures per vehicle on average suggests basic wear rather than systemic problems.
With a median mileage of 118,000 miles for a vehicle now 38 years old, these are genuine working trucks that have earned their miles, not garage queens. If you're buying one, expect it to need attention before the MOT, budget for a pre-purchase inspection, and accept that the 60% pass rate reflects the age and hard life rather than poor design.
What to check before buying a 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1986 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up vehicles fall between 78,498 and 134,830 miles.
MOT History Averages
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