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E308 AKU

1987 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,489 mi
Last recorded160,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero172,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE308 AKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 160,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 160,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 153,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 144,477 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 144,417 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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E308 AKU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 172,890 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 E308 AKU, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E308 AKU registered?

E308 AKU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E308 AKU safe to buy?

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