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F521 EBO

1999 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,881 mi
Last recorded144,881 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero158,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 EBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Wipers a little slow

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 144,626 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 144,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,936 miles

Chassis starting to corrode slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 142,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Chassis starting to corrode slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,015 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on Chassis and suspension components

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,193 miles

rear body mounting rubbers missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 138,193 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear body mounting rubbers missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 135,764 miles

exhaust fouling o/s torsion bar

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight body corrosion adjacent to front body mounts

Fail 21 Apr 2010 135,764 miles

exhaust fouling o/s torsion bar

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight body corrosion adjacent to front body mounts

Pass 1 May 2009 134,211 miles

Surface corrosion on Chassis,brake and fuel pipes,suspension components,floor pan and both side steps.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 134,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Surface corrosion on Chassis,brake and fuel pipes,suspension components,floor pan and both side steps.

Pass 9 May 2008 132,856 miles

o/s front lower bump stop missing

o/s rear s/absorber damp

Fail 8 May 2008 132,806 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o/s front lower bump stop missing

o/s rear s/absorber damp

Pass 24 Apr 2007 131,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 131,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2005 127,339 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F521 EBO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F521 EBO, 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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F521 EBO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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