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ELZ 8961

1999 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero158,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 8961
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 119,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

Fail 24 Sep 2008 119,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 113,198 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 113,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 107,971 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 107,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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ELZ 8961 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 158,623 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 ELZ 8961, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ELZ 8961 registered?

ELZ 8961 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is ELZ 8961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 8961 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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