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F143 OJE

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 OJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 130,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 130,001 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 129,473 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 129,473 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise: engine leaking oil

Pass 7 Jul 2007 124,499 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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F143 OJE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F143 OJE, 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 F143 OJE registered?

F143 OJE is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F143 OJE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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