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F449 ECK

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,023 mi
Last recorded162,023 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF449 ECK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 162,023 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 162,014 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 141,242 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 141,242 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 125,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 125,598 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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F449 ECK is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F449 ECK, 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 F449 ECK registered?

F449 ECK is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F449 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F449 ECK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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