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G178 DDE

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,293 mi
Last recorded196,293 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 DDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 196,293 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 196,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 173,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 151,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 147,577 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 132,821 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 132,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake warning light on on dash

slight play in steering idler

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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G178 DDE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel 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 G178 DDE, 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 G178 DDE registered?

G178 DDE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G178 DDE safe to buy?

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