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G297 SAA

1990 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

242,063 mi
Last recorded242,063 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero169,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 SAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 242,063 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,060 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 239,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 239,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 234,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 228,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front seat belt fraying

Fail 24 Mar 2016 228,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front seat belt fraying

Pass 17 Feb 2015 223,074 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 223,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 217,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 201,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 197,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 197,552 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 191,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear ex hanger perishing , rear ex pipe rusty , slight play in offside drop arm , offside front tyre slight wear

Fail 5 Apr 2011 190,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear ex hanger perishing , rear ex pipe rusty , slight play in offside drop arm , offside front tyre slight wear

Pass 21 Apr 2010 180,764 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 180,676 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,182 miles

drivers seat belt slightly freyed

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear shock absorber rubbers in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2008 159,815 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber top mount weak

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear exhaust mount weak

slight play in steering

wipers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2007 151,230 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 151,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 140,410 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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G297 SAA is a 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G297 SAA, 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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G297 SAA is a 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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