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199 HEW

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 2449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,721 mi
Last recorded101,721 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 HEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 101,721 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 101,720 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,684 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 97,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 96,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 94,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,721 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE RUST ALONG CHASSIS LEGS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE HOSE UNION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE HOSE UNION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower TAIL GATE HINGE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,713 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded ALONG AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET BLOCKED. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded AT BRAKE HOSE,UNION. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE RUST ALONG CHASSIS LEGS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE HOSE UNION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE HOSE UNION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower TAIL GATE HINGE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,203 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 85,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,868 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,933 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 79,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,072 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre getting close to minimum wear limit with signs of cracking in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,501 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,638 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 70,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,400 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 68,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,418 miles

corrosion to chassis,front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Oct 2008 65,412 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

corrosion to chassis,front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,245 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f drop arm steering ball joints slight play

play in steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,662 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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199 HEW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 156,407 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 199 HEW, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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199 HEW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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