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D853 VKJ

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

265,021 mi
Last recorded265,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 VKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2006 265,021 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 265,005 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 254,637 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 254,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D853 VKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D853 VKJ, 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 D853 VKJ registered?

D853 VKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is D853 VKJ safe to buy?

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