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F71 OVU

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,767 mi
Last recorded188,767 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF71 OVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 188,767 miles

Nearside steering idler arm bushes worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 188,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation rear on permanently (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside steering idler arm bushes worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 187,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 185,597 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 185,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 185,586 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded near body mounting behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2018 183,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 181,378 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 181,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 178,833 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 178,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body to chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body to chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 178,792 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 176,529 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 173,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 171,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill has a poor repair,but is outside the prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 16,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,774 miles

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

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Pass 15 May 2009 165,053 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 162,405 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 162,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 159,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 157,399 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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F71 OVU is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 172,064 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 F71 OVU, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F71 OVU is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F71 OVU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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