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F489 OFG

1989 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,650 mi
Last recorded147,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero172,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 OFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 147,650 miles

oil leaks from engine

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2011 143,667 miles

engine oil leak

front wheel bearings have slight play

o.s.f tyre worn on outer edge

slight unev en rise and fall on front brake test (warped discs)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 143,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

front wheel bearings have slight play

o.s.f tyre worn on outer edge

slight unev en rise and fall on front brake test (warped discs)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 141,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small chip on screen

Pass 16 Jul 2009 138,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jul 2008 135,996 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2007 132,715 miles

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

chip in center of windscreen

o/s/f mirror cracked

slight play drop arm ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2006 129,859 miles

Chip in center of windscreen

Front pads look low

O/S mirror cracked

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

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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F489 OFG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F489 OFG, 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 F489 OFG registered?

F489 OFG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F489 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 OFG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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