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G490 SAA

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,154 mi
Last recorded131,154 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 SAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,154 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Play in both front track rod ends.

Play in both front upper ball joints.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 131,024 miles

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

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Play in both front track rod ends.

Play in both front upper ball joints.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 120,972 miles

Slight brake pull to nearside.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,892 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 105,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 104,920 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 104,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 98,798 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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G490 SAA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 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 G490 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G490 SAA registered?

G490 SAA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is G490 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 SAA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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