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BNZ 3965

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

219,339 mi
Last recorded219,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 3965
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 219,339 miles

All four brake disks worn/corroded.

Most metal brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner archers corroding.

brake pedal spongy

Fail 17 Aug 2011 219,339 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All four brake disks worn/corroded.

Most metal brake pipes corroding.

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner archers corroding.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 213,042 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear fog lamp loose

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2010 213,042 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear fog lamp loose

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2009 205,542 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2009 205,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2008 201,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 201,721 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

severe engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 197,703 miles

slight play in all steering joints †slight play in front bearings

Pass 11 May 2006 185,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 185,319 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BNZ 3965 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BNZ 3965, 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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BNZ 3965 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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