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G228 SCG

1990 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

243,239 mi
Last recorded243,239 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero169,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 SCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2013 243,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 243,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 240,404 miles

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

Fuel pipes are corroding

Near side rear dust cap is missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 240,404 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipes are corroding

Near side rear dust cap is missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 232,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 226,402 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 226,312 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 218,031 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 218,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 211,911 miles

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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G228 SCG is a 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 169,324 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 G228 SCG, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G228 SCG is a 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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