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F539 FCC

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

241,681 mi
Last recorded241,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero172,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 FCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 241,681 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 241,678 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 227,504 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r prohibiting full inspection of relevant seat belt.

Fail 15 May 2008 227,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r prohibiting full inspection of relevant seat belt.

Pass 30 May 2007 209,605 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 209,601 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 193,817 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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F539 FCC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F539 FCC, 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 F539 FCC registered?

F539 FCC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F539 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F539 FCC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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