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E404 EDV

1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,952 mi
Last recorded198,952 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero172,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE404 EDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 198,952 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 198,952 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 194,951 miles

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

nsr inner wheel arch corroded outside any prescribed area

Fail 10 Jan 2014 194,950 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr inner wheel arch corroded outside any prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2012 194,748 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear of both inner and outer sill panels ( not prescribed areas)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 194,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion in rear of both inner and outer sill panels ( not prescribed areas)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 188,183 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 188,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2010 182,615 miles

rear O/S shockabsorber bushes worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

hole in nearside sill

offside front bumpstop missing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 182,615 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

hole in nearside sill

offside front bumpstop missing

rear O/S shockabsorber bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 175,519 miles

offside front bump stop missing

slight wear nearside rear shockabsorber bush

tyres have surface cracks & tyre size rubbed off all outer side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2009 175,518 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front bump stop missing

slight wear nearside rear shockabsorber bush

tyres have surface cracks & tyre size rubbed off all outer side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2008 164,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lower shockabsorber bush in poor condition [no excessive movement]

Fail 9 Apr 2008 164,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid is on minimum level

front discs appear in poor condition

fuel lines rusty

offside rear lower shockabsorber bush in poor condition [no excessive movement]

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 5 Apr 2007 153,569 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 153,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes out of tank corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 143,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 143,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Engine Cover Loose

Fuel lines Poor Condition

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering Box Has A Slight 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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E404 EDV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E404 EDV, 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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E404 EDV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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