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H163 HTA

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

261,223 mi
Last recorded261,223 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 HTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 261,223 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 261,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 254,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 251,382 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 251,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 244,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 244,242 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 234,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in steering arms

Pass 26 Apr 2011 223,974 miles

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

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

play in steering arms

Pass 27 Apr 2010 215,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 220,706 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 220,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 198,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 198,248 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 188,205 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 188,161 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 178,807 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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H163 HTA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 156,668 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 H163 HTA, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H163 HTA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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