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E790 HCD

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

207,497 mi
Last recorded207,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 HCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 207,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres showing signs of cracking in between the treads and side walls.

front and rear suspension surfaces very rusty.

front brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low.

vehicle condition underneath in various places very rusty.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2006 207,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

chassis sections (front to rear) very rusty.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 199,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 199,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

handbrake travel is long, o/s/f brake is binding slightly, exhaust blowing slightly at joints.....

handbrake travel is long, o/s/f brake is binding slightly,exhaust is blowing slightly at joints....

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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E790 HCD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E790 HCD, 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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E790 HCD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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