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F137 TDL

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,455 mi
Last recorded190,455 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero172,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 TDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 190,455 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 190,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advise corrosion at fuel pipes

advise gear box dip,stidck tube adrift from gearbox

advise rear nearside chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

advose washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 May 2013 186,402 miles

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

advise corrosion at fuel pipes

advise drvers door handle slightly insecure but operating correctly

advise hand brake travel

advise nearside front spotlight insecure

Fail 3 May 2013 186,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise corrosion at fuel pipes

advise drvers door handle slightly insecure but operating correctly

advise hand brake travel

advise nearside front spotlight insecure

Pass 1 May 2012 180,470 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 180,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 174,413 miles

advise corrosion at rear brake pipes

advise hnd brake travel

nearside mirror taped up but has rear view

Fail 23 Feb 2011 174,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion at rear brake pipes

advise hnd brake travel

nearside mirror taped up but has rear view

Pass 18 Feb 2010 167,162 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 167,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 159,666 miles

corrosion at rear brake pipes

nearside front anti roll bar rubber split

slight leak at powre steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2009 159,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion at rear brake pipes

nearside front anti roll bar rubber split

slight leak at powre steering box

Pass 10 Dec 2007 154,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 154,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 148,028 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 147,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering

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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F137 TDL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F137 TDL, 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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F137 TDL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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