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A58 CPG

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 3487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,197 mi
Last recorded231,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA58 CPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 231,197 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 229,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 223,318 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 214,650 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2009 214,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 296,181 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 284,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 284,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Track rod 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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A58 CPG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 3,487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 123,665 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 A58 CPG, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A58 CPG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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