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AW51 DZV

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,053 mi
Last recorded174,053 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 DZV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 174,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 174,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 174,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 174,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 173,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 173,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 168,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 168,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 166,885 miles

Nearside Front bothside driveshaft rusty

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bothside hub rusty

Offside Rear could not test seat belt as stuff were on seats

Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,189 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 163,549 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 163,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 162,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 161,571 miles

o/s wiper poor

Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 160,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 159,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 159,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 157,765 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 155,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 155,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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AW51 DZV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AW51 DZV, 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 AW51 DZV registered?

AW51 DZV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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