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F578 NMX

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 NMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 May 2006 149,560 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F578 NMX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F578 NMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F578 NMX registered?

F578 NMX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is F578 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F578 NMX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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