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F971 JYA

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

260,214 mi
Last recorded260,214 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 JYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 260,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 253,810 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 253,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 247,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 240,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 231,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 224,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 214,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 202,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2007 190,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 177,597 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 177,569 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F971 JYA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F971 JYA, 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 F971 JYA registered?

F971 JYA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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