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FLZ 8553

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

222,088 mi
Last recorded222,088 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 8553
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 222,088 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 222,073 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2011 222,026 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 203,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 185,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 175,912 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear seats and seat belts not tested as seats in incorrect position

small amount of play on nearside and offside front steering ball joints and track rod ends,(not too excess)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 175,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear seats and seat belts not tested as seats in incorrect position

small amount of play on nearside and offside front steering ball joints and track rod ends,(not too excess)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 165,837 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 165,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 155,303 miles

brake pipe from nearside front flexi pipe to caliper starting to corrode(not too excess)

fuel pipes badly corroded,(not leaking)

hole in exhaust back box (not too excess)

nearside indicator lens cracked (not showing white light)

offside front anti roll bar link pin bushes split (not too excess)

slight play on steering wheel,(not too excess)

Fail 17 Apr 2006 155,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipe from nearside front flexi pipe to caliper starting to corrode (not too excess)

fuel pipes badly corroded(not leaking)

near side indicator lens cracked (not showing white light)

offside vfront anti roll bar link pin bushes split(not too excess)

play on steering idler shaft (not too excess)

slight play on steering wheel,(not too excess)

small hole in exhaust back box( not too excess)

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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FLZ 8553 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FLZ 8553, 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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FLZ 8553 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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