£2,072 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1988 Subaru Brat 284 Pickup
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
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£2,072 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1988 Subaru Brat 284 Pickup
UK • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 89
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Subaru BRAT 4WD Pick-Up is a rare Japanese classic in green with a manual transmission, showing 145,488 miles. It's noted as a project car requiring welding, making it an opportunity for restoration given its rarity and potential.
Condition
3
The description states "project Car" and "welding work is required", indicating substantial reconditioning is necessary. While it starts, runs, and drives, these are significant issues.
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145,488 miles
JF3AU5JR01G512562
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
F216EKL
1988
Auction
£2,072 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1988 Subaru Brat 284 Pickup
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
Description Currently displays 145,488 miles on the odometer; project Car; only 5 registered keepers in total This Subaru 284 4WD Pick-Up (Brat) is an increasingly rare and highly sought-after Japanese classic.
Finished in green and powered by the 1,781cc petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox, the Brat has become a favourite among collectors thanks to its distinctive styling, rugged practicality and rarity on UK roads.
First registered in November 1988, the vehicle has had just five former keepers and currently displays 145,488 miles on the odometer.
The MOT expired in March 2021, and the vehicle is accompanied by very little history.
The Subaru was observed to start, run and drive whilst on site for photography and a short video.
Prospective purchasers should note that welding work is required, making this an ideal restoration project.
With surviving Brats becoming increasingly difficult to find, this represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a desirable classic pick-u...
Price Analysis vs Other BRATs
£2,072
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,421
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,271
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 26th Mar 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
144,925 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 27th Mar 2020, 144,925 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On 3rd Mar 2020, 144,915 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On 1st Feb 2019, 143,640 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On 8th Jan 2018, 141,798 miles
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