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F961 UOT

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,091 mi
Last recorded177,091 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 UOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 177,091 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 174,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 174,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 167,877 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 167,877 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 156,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 141,761 miles

oil leak and misting on steering box

play in front suspention and steering joints slight creeking from suspention

Fail 23 May 2007 141,732 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

play in front steering and suspention joints

Pass 8 May 2006 127,181 miles

wear in front swivels

wear in steering joints

Fail 3 May 2006 127,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wear in steering joints

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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F961 UOT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F961 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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F961 UOT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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