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J398 XCF

2004 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,357 mi
Last recorded133,357 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero136,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 XCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 133,357 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 133,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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J398 XCF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 136,243 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 J398 XCF, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J398 XCF registered?

J398 XCF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is J398 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 XCF shows 2 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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