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ANZ 6978

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

170,553 mi
Last recorded170,553 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 6978
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 170,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 159,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear brake back plate missing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 159,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear brake back plate missing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 145,678 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 26 Oct 2012 145,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2011 129,597 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 129,544 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 129,542 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 115,775 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 115,775 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 111,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 111,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 106,710 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 106,709 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 99,463 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 99,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 90,341 miles

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

NO PLATE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN TAPPED

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

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

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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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ANZ 6978 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 148,614 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 ANZ 6978, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ANZ 6978 registered?

ANZ 6978 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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