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F178 OVU

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,732 mi
Last recorded174,732 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 OVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2008 174,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 174,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 157,048 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 157,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 139,511 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 138,757 miles

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

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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F178 OVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 156,407 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 F178 OVU, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F178 OVU registered?

F178 OVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is F178 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 OVU shows 6 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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