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G197 WFG

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

332,880 mi
Last recorded332,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 WFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 332,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 311,765 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 306,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 280,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 254,864 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 248,961 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 248,608 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G197 WFG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G197 WFG, 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 G197 WFG registered?

G197 WFG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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