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F97 SYE

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Petrol 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,300 mi
Last recorded208,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 SYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 208,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 185,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake warning light appears on the dashboard

rear pads cannot be seen

Fail 15 Jan 2010 185,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 169,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 147,183 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 147,183 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 125,465 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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F97 SYE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F97 SYE, 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 F97 SYE registered?

F97 SYE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F97 SYE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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