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DIG 8235

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,306 mi
Last recorded166,306 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8235
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 166,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

rear tail pipe missing

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 158,000 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Front prop shaft u/j bearing worn

Fail 21 Oct 2015 157,997 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear service brake low on effort 52%

fuel pipes corroded

Front prop shaft u/j bearing worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 157,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 152,074 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 152,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 147,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 143,147 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 134,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 288,940 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r outer pad appears low

Fail 9 Apr 2010 288,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r outer pad appears low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 278,245 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 266,221 miles

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Fail 10 Mar 2008 266,218 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 257,814 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 257,052 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 257,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front inner cv boot split

oil leak

slight play both front inner swivel joints (steering)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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DIG 8235 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DIG 8235, 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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DIG 8235 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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