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C5 SAG

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

243,167 mi
Last recorded243,167 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 243,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 239,101 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever high

underbody sealed

Pass 3 Mar 2022 204,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 180,054 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion to body mount and floor

Pass 17 Jul 2018 179,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion to body mount and floor

Pass 3 Jun 2017 171,835 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 169,165 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 169,147 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outter (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 167,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear brake disc corroding

n/s rear inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 19 Mar 2014 163,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 163,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 161,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

all brakes pipe greased

Fail 27 Mar 2013 161,000 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

all brakes pipe greased

Pass 27 Mar 2012 158,964 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

rear discs worn

slight play in n/s steering idler ball joint and bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 158,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

rear discs worn

slight play in n/s steering idler ball joint and bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 156,645 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

clutch rubber missing

slight play in n/s intermidate track rod ball joint

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Mar 2010 154,454 miles

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

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

nearside drop arm slight play

rear chassis corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2009 152,302 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 148,958 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 148,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general under body and chassis rusting

Pass 31 Jan 2006 148,840 miles

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

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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C5 SAG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 156,668 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 C5 SAG, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 SAG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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