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F122 FPW

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

241,590 mi
Last recorded241,590 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 FPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 241,590 miles

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

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

all front suspension rubbers perished

rear chassis slight corrosion

washers weak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 240,591 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

most suspension components corroded

windscreen cracked at base

Fail 30 Nov 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

most suspension components corroded

windscreen cracked at base

Pass 17 Dec 2012 238,228 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 13 Dec 2012 238,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 9 Dec 2011 238,204 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. o/s head lamp becoming corroded and damp, acceptable at time of test. 2. Smell of diesel, no leaks found at time of test. 3. n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge. 4. Both outer sills becoming corroded.

5. Both front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded. 6. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 7. Front brake pads becoming worn.

8. o/s front tyre at legal limits, worn on outside edge. 9. Slight damage to o/s front seat belt webbing. 10. Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 233,563 miles

1. both front brake discs becoming corroded. 2. damage to o/s front indicator lens. 3. o/s head light reflector becoming corroded. 4. slight play in o/s front upper ball joint.

5. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 233,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. both front brake discs becoming corroded. 2. damage to o/s front indicator lens. 3. o/s head light reflector becoming corroded. 4. slight play in o/s front upper ball joint.

5. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 233,190 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 233,190 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 225,586 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 225,327 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F INDICATOR LENS † † †N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN † †O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR BECOMING DULL † †SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING † †N/S AND O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2006 216,165 miles

slight damage to o/s front indicater lens †n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs

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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F122 FPW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F122 FPW, 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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F122 FPW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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