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G465 WGU

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,422 mi
Last recorded180,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG465 WGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 180,422 miles

underbody corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2020 180,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2019 175,790 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 175,778 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Idle speed could not be measured (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 166,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 160,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slightly perished tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2015 153,516 miles

NS WASHER REQ ATTENTION NS REAR NS FRONT CORRODED ALL TYRES HAVE SMALL CRACKS IN TREAD THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXSTENSIVLY WELDED AND UNDER SEALED THROUGHOUT

Pass 14 Jul 2009 149,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 144,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 204,355 miles

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

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

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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G465 WGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 123,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G465 WGU, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G465 WGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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