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F395 GNW

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

Multi-colour Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,994 mi
Last recorded178,994 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero172,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF395 GNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 178,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 178,994 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front body suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,143 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 173,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 168,155 miles

brake & fuel pipes corroded

chassis & underbody corroded

corrosion starting on outer sills

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r shocker damp

oil residue on engine

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 165,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 159,549 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 153,603 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 153,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 146,733 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 146,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 139,648 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 135,049 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 135,018 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 126,699 miles

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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F395 GNW is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in Multi-colour with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F395 GNW, 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 F395 GNW registered?

F395 GNW is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F395 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F395 GNW shows 15 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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