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F229 AFX

2000 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

269,909 mi
Last recorded269,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero155,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 AFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 269,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner arches to sills rusty

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear floors rusty

Pass 15 May 2018 269,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Fail 2 May 2018 269,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2017 264,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 260,271 miles

fuel pipes rusty at rear

minor free play in both front wheel bearings

nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed

rear leaf springs worn

steel brake pipes on rear axle rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2015 258,937 miles

front roll bar link bushes worn

nearside rear inner sill rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight bind on brakes noted

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2012 258,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 257,206 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 251,077 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 251,077 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 242,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalence 23% (25% limit)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 231,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 231,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 224,463 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 224,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 215,419 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2006 215,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil 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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F229 AFX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 155,098 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 F229 AFX, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F229 AFX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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