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BV51 AUK

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,243 mi
Last recorded144,243 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AUK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 144,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 136,444 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes can,t be tested covered with sealant

Fail 27 Aug 2010 136,430 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 132,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Underside corroding in various places.

Underside covered in mud making inspection difficult.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 132,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high but still has some reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2007 111,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 82,838 miles

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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BV51 AUK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV51 AUK, 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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BV51 AUK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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