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F896 HWF

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,204 mi
Last recorded175,204 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 HWF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 175,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 161,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 150,782 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 150,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F896 HWF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Brown 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 F896 HWF, 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 F896 HWF registered?

F896 HWF is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F896 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F896 HWF 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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