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CU51 ZCF

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 156,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 155,183 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

running boards/side steps corroded supports

Fail 26 Jul 2013 155,113 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

running boards/side steps corroded supports

Pass 25 Jul 2012 143,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,321 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,517 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 87,517 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,757 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front is corroding.

Metal brake pipes alongside & behind fuel tank are corroding.

Oil leak at rear of gearbox.

Oil on engine.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,245 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 81,210 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s and o/s front inner wings showing deterioration

o/s/r tyre abnormal wear

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 13 May 2008 69,930 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 69,930 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,503 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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CU51 ZCF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU51 ZCF, 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 CU51 ZCF registered?

CU51 ZCF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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