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F278 KGT

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

404,848 mi
Last recorded404,848 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero172,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF278 KGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 404,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 404,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded and holed (6.6.6)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 389,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear body mountings corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 389,622 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear body mountings corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 379,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside rear crossmember rust starting near body mounts

Nearside and Offside rear inner and outer sills rust starting.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 368,676 miles

Both front tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Corrosion and reapirs in both sills

Front anti roll bar bushings a little worn

Ooze of fluid from steering box

Some wear/play in nearside lower ball joint and upper control arm bushings

Some wear/play in offside front ball joints

Top of fuel tank appears to be damp with fuel

Pass 4 Dec 2013 356,044 miles

Corrosion starting in rear panels and rear body mounts

Front roll bar bushings a little worn

Some play/wear in lower ball joints

Fail 3 Dec 2013 356,037 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion starting in rear panels and rear body mounts

Front roll bar bushings a little worn

Some play/wear in lower ball joints

Pass 29 Nov 2012 344,471 miles

Duct tape wrapped around drivers seat belt, suspect massive cut in belt

Front tyres worn on edge

Slight wear in nearisde upper control arm bushings

Slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2012 344,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Duct tape wrapped around drivers seat belt, suspect massive cut in belt

Front tyres worn on edge

Slight wear in nearisde upper control arm bushings

Slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Dec 2011 329,627 miles

Corrosion starting on rear belt mounts, front body mounts and repaired corrosion in sills

Drivers seat belt a little deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 329,627 miles

Corrosion starting on rear belt mounts, front body mounts and repaired corrosion in sills

Drivers seat belt a little deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 315,062 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 315,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 300,958 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 300,957 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 280,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,738 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 257,043 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f roll bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2006 233,855 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 233,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 208,607 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 208,444 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F278 KGT is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 F278 KGT, 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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F278 KGT is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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