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F539 JUE

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,108 mi
Last recorded114,108 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 JUE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 114,108 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 114,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 126,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 126,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 108,158 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 108,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 101,226 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 101,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,356 miles

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

o/s rear lens cracked †hand brake efficency just passed

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 JUE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F539 JUE, 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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What year was F539 JUE registered?

F539 JUE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F539 JUE safe to buy?

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