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Subaru 284 4WD Pick UP

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

H409 KGSMOT history

H409 KGS is a green petrol Subaru 284 4WD Pick UP first used on 7 Jun 1991. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
154,553 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H409 KGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
284 4WD Pick UP
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
7 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H409 KGS was last recorded at 154,553 miles on 7 May 2026, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,142 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
1,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,553 miles
  • 2025 – 154,142 miles
  • 2022 – 154,138 miles
  • 2019 – 153,277 miles
  • 2018 – 150,249 miles
  • 2017 – 149,606 miles
  • 2015 – 148,934 miles
  • 2014 – 148,094 miles
  • 2013 – 147,415 miles
  • 2011 – 147,404 miles
  • 2010 – 146,891 miles
  • 2009 – 143,696 miles
  • 2008 – 139,739 miles
  • 2007 – 132,680 miles
  • 2006 – 125,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,553 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,553 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,553 miles
    Test number
    720045005878
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,142 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,142 miles
    Test number
    644659494243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slight corrosion front to rear, covered in black wax oil

  3. Fail154,138 miles (+861)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,138 miles
    Test number
    886298240801
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorInner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s sills holes front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear facing inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear facing inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres ad normal wear in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing/battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle covered in corrosion front to rear

  4. Pass153,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,277 miles
    Test number
    847374503647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,277 miles (+3,028)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,277 miles
    Test number
    868002655204
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,249 miles (+643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    883325581876
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs undersealed

  7. Pass149,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,606 miles
    Test number
    417369420127
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches, both front wheel arches and both floorpans to sill lips are all heavily patch repaired and coated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail149,606 miles (+2)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,606 miles
    Test number
    319045053060
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches, both front wheel arches and both floorpans to sill lips are all heavily patch repaired and coated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail149,604 miles (+670)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,604 miles
    Test number
    595706339364
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/inner wing several places (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing in several places (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

  10. Pass148,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,934 miles
    Test number
    256088585140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail148,934 miles (+840)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,934 miles
    Test number
    619318885166
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass148,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    435021194162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail148,094 miles (+679)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    145789784197
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass147,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,415 miles
    Test number
    279860593139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,415 miles (+11)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,415 miles
    Test number
    978806883146
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail147,404 miles (+513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,404 miles
    Test number
    518116821199
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail146,891 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    123974130479
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSteering rack slightly worn.

  18. Pass146,891 miles (+3,195)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    141964930078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSteering rack slightly worn.

  19. Pass143,696 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    351553839004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,739 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    139,739 miles
    Test number
    421278128054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,680 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    132,680 miles
    Test number
    374965327093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail132,550 miles (+7,015)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,550 miles
    Test number
    150356717430
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass125,535 miles (+78)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    125,535 miles
    Test number
    520693736052
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside and orrside rear wheel arches
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Fail125,457 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    253527026086
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrotion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about H409 KGS

Does H409 KGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H409 KGS is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H409 KGS?
The MOT on H409 KGS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H409 KGS done?
H409 KGS was recorded at 154,553 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,435 miles a year.
Has H409 KGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H409 KGS has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on H409 KGS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H409 KGS find?
H409 KGS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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