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F899 UOT

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

193,386 mi
Last recorded193,386 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 UOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 193,386 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seat missing seatbelts cant be checked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. All (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 193,383 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seat missing seatbelts cant be checked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. All (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,483 miles

Central Rear break pipes coverd in grease

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 192,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 187,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 185,787 miles

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

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

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

engine to clean for smoke test

Fail 5 Nov 2015 185,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine to clean for smoke test

Pass 7 May 2014 74,999 miles

corrosion underbody

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 167,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 165,036 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 162,052 miles

unable to open rear door

Fail 23 Jul 2010 162,052 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to open rear door

Pass 22 Jul 2009 158,799 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 158,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 155,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front hub dragging slightly.

prop shaf and exhaust show signs of making contact.

wipers do not self park.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 155,961 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front hub dragging slightly.

prop shaf and exhaust show signs of making contact.

wipers do not self park.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 153,795 miles

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Fail 17 Jul 2007 153,795 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

number three injector moist (suspect oil from dipstick tube).

Pass 19 Jul 2006 149,969 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 149,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 148,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 148,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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F899 UOT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F899 UOT, 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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F899 UOT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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