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F344 THW

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,939 mi
Last recorded229,939 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF344 THW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 229,939 miles

Inner Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 218,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 208,378 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 201,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 201,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 193,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 186,206 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 186,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 176,469 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 176,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 165,364 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 165,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT TWISTED

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID LOW

Pass 15 Jun 2005 154,671 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2005 154,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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F344 THW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F344 THW, 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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F344 THW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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The MOT history for F344 THW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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