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F425 TOY

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

270,303 mi
Last recorded270,303 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 TOY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 270,303 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 270,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 259,183 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 259,029 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 250,786 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion to fuel pipes

Corosion to nearside main brake pipe & brake pipes at rear

Handbrake travel

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2007 228,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition Of offside front wiper blade

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering components

Steering box damp

Wear to nearside front & both rear tyres on edges

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

power steering fluid just on minimum level

Fail 3 Nov 2007 228,073 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition Of offside front wiper blade

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering components

Steering box damp

Wear to nearside front & both rear tyres on edges

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

power steering fluid just on minimum level

Fail 21 Jul 2007 223,937 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

Play in steering components

Power steering fluid just on minimum level

Steering box Slightly damp

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 209,200 miles

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 3 May 2006 209,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F425 TOY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F425 TOY, 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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F425 TOY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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