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E298 LAN

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,290 mi
Last recorded274,290 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero172,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 LAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 274,290 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 274,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 272,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 26 Nov 2010 272,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 6 Nov 2009 267,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 251,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 238,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 223,088 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 222,843 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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E298 LAN is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 172,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E298 LAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E298 LAN registered?

E298 LAN is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E298 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 LAN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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