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EK51 PXR

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,552 mi
Last recorded185,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PXR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 185,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 180,818 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 168,879 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 142,971 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 142,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 138,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front differential pinion bearing has excessive play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 138,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front differential pinion bearing has excessive play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 133,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 128,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,330 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 121,330 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,612 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,120 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,628 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 87,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,857 miles

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

both rear rubber roll bar mounts slight play

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,002 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2008 71,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,971 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

exhaust tail pipe slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,979 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight play in both roll bar mounts

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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EK51 PXR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EK51 PXR, 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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EK51 PXR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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