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G278 PAH

1990 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,405 mi
Last recorded232,405 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero169,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 PAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 232,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front and rear bump stops missing

exhaust rear hanger missing , exhaust supported ok

fuel filler neck is damp with fuel

nearside front brake has a slight bind

offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

windscreen chipped in zone A over 10mm but not considered to be in the drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Aug 2016 232,039 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Braking system leaking offside front caliper brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking offside rear brake hose to caliper joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front and rear bump stops missing

exhaust rear hanger missing , exhaust supported ok

fuel filler neck is damp with fuel

nearside front wheel bearing not checked

offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

windscreen chipped in zone A over 10mm but not considered to be in the drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Sep 2015 223,930 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

both rear tyres cracked

both rear wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 223,925 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both rear tyres cracked

both rear wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 213,690 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges ,Also wearing uneven

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Exhaust rear hanger broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside and nearside inner sills have corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2014 213,630 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges ,Also wearing uneven

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Coolant level low

Exhaust rear hanger broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside and nearside inner sills have corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 203,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 203,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 195,280 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 195,280 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 187,164 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 187,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 180,628 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

lens damaged on rear fog light

Fail 30 Jul 2010 180,628 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

lens damaged on rear fog light

Pass 23 Jul 2009 175,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2008 136,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 136,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 151,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 145,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 142,523 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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G278 PAH is a 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G278 PAH, 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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G278 PAH is a 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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