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F866 GAW

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,850 mi
Last recorded161,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 GAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 161,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front, centre and rearc floors, chassis rails, undersill and outersills slighty corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe heavily cleaned and greased

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear bumper repaired by tape

Fail 3 Jun 2011 161,839 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front, centre and rearc floors, chassis rails, undersill and outersills slighty corroded

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2010 157,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe greased

fuel tank guard corroded and damaged

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

nearside rear plastic wheel arch slightly damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 157,401 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

fuel tank guard corroded and damaged

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

nearside rear plastic wheel arch slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2009 151,628 miles

front wishbone bushes require attention soon

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2008 149,817 miles

all metal brake pipe heavily greased

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 20 Feb 2007 146,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 143,671 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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F866 GAW is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F866 GAW, 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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F866 GAW is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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