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F231 OTA

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,718 mi
Last recorded171,718 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 OTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 171,718 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering idler bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion area of body mounting/inner sill

Pass 8 Nov 2017 167,286 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 167,276 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer face of offside/rear chassis, area of outer anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 162,850 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 162,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached Bracket detached from lower suspension arm (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 159,798 miles

Both side front brakes binding slightly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear bumper not fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 159,798 miles

Both side front brakes binding slightly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear bumper not fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,072 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen outer surface deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 157,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen outer surface deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 153,920 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 152,495 miles

Brake system warning light illuminated.

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 152,495 miles

Brake system warning light illuminated.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 151,009 miles

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

Front propshaft has play in rear u/j.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to equipement load in boot.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 150,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Front propshaft has play in rear u/j.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to equipement load in boot.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 144,247 miles

Front propshaft,rear u/j worn.

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 135,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deterarated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 135,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deterarated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 125,814 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 125,814 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 118,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 113,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 113,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F231 OTA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F231 OTA, 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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F231 OTA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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