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F78 YCV

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,671 mi
Last recorded157,671 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 YCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 157,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 147,647 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 147,647 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 134,957 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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F78 YCV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F78 YCV, 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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What year was F78 YCV registered?

F78 YCV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F78 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F78 YCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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