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A16 SJV

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,813 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 99,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 90,487 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 90,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,821 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 89,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 87,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 81,508 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 81,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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A16 SJV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 156,668 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 A16 SJV, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 SJV registered?

A16 SJV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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The MOT history for A16 SJV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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