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E180 LHM

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero172,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 LHM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear brake valve and rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to tear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all protruding ()

Fail 11 Jun 2025 120,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear brake valve and rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to tear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all protruding ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 118,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels and tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 118,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering idler (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached bush worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels and tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake back plate insecure

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 117,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake back plate insecure

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play below steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired, covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative, although two position lamps shown either side of the vehicle.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper position lamp inoperative, although two position lamps shown on the rear either side of the vehicle upper side

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play below steering box linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired but covered with sealant. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2009 110,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 106,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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E180 LHM is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 172,570 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 E180 LHM, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E180 LHM is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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