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D181 BMV

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 BMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,371 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 85,371 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,371 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 6 Jul 2006 85,371 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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D181 BMV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 156,407 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 D181 BMV, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D181 BMV registered?

D181 BMV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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The MOT history for D181 BMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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