£6,720 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1988 Subaru 284 4WD Brat Pick Up
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£6,720 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1988 Subaru 284 4WD Brat Pick Up
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 419
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Subaru Brat MV 1800 4WD Pickup is a rare, highly original example with low mileage (79,545) and one former keeper, featuring original paintwork and an extensive collection of spare parts. It benefits from a long MOT until August 2027 and is presented as a well-preserved collectible utility vehicle with some minor cosmetic flaws like dents on the front wings.
Condition
7
The car retains its original paintwork and has had its original wheels powder-coated. The vendor states everything works as it should. The front wings have a few dents, and the original floor mats have minor wear, suggesting it's in very good condition with some minor imperfections that require minimal reconditioning.
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79,545 miles
JF3AU5KR01G513600
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
F398LCJ
1988
Auction
£6,720 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1988 Subaru 284 4WD Brat Pick Up
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Showing just 79,545 miles; Subaru Brat MV 1800 4WD Pickup; MOT until August 2027; impressive collection of spare parts and original items
Here we have a rare and increasingly sought-after 1988 Subaru Brat MV 1800 4WD Pickup, finished in blue and retaining what is understood to be its original paintwork.
Showing just 79,545 miles and with only one former keeper recorded on the V5C, this remarkably original example offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of Subaru's most distinctive and collectible utility vehicles.
First registered in the UK on 17th October 1988, the Brat is powered by the 1,781cc petrol engine coupled to a manual gearbox and is presented in highly original condition throughout.
The vendor advises that everything works as it should, making this an exceptionally honest survivor from the era of compact Japanese four-wheel-drive pickups.
Originality is a key part of this vehicle's appeal.
Aside from having its seats professionally refurbished and its original wheels...
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
Valid
Expires on 24th Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
79,429 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 25th Aug 2026, 79,429 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Failed
On 13th Aug 2026, 79,429 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Passed
On 31st Jul 2025, 79,170 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft boot small leak
Failed
On 9th Jun 2025, 79,056 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed . jacking point holed into main rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn crushed and broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
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