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H469 VHL

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,026 mi
Last recorded223,026 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH469 VHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 223,026 miles

(1) Freeplay in both front wheel bearings close to limit.

(1) Metal fuel pipes corroded close to limit.

(2) Nearside front bottom suspension joint worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside steering idler arm worn slightly.

(7) Chassis corroded slightly.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 222,583 miles

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

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

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

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

(1) Freeplay in both front wheel bearings close to limit.

(1) Metal fuel pipes corroded close to limit.

(2) Nearside front bottom suspension joint worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside steering idler arm worn slightly.

(7) Chassis corroded slightly.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 213,747 miles

(1) Nearside rear bottom shock absorber bush worn close to limit.

(1) Offside front inner drive shaft gater split.

(2) Both front bottom suspension joints worn close to limit.

(2) Metal fuel pipes corroded close to limit.

(4) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 202,046 miles

(4) All anti roll bar bushes worn close to limit.

(4) Both front bottom suspension joints worn close to limit.

(4) Bottom bushes worn close to limit on both nearside shock absorbers.

(4) Rear metal fuel pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated slightly.

(5) Front No plate deteriorated slightly.

(6) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(6) Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

(7) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 201,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

(4) All anti roll bar bushes worn close to limit.

(4) Both front bottom suspension joints worn close to limit.

(4) Bottom bushes worn close to limit on both nearside shock absorbers.

(4) Rear metal fuel pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated slightly.

(5) Front No plate deteriorated slightly.

(6) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(6) Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

(7) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 189,180 miles

(6) Both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn close to limit.

(6) Front anti roll bar outer bushes worn close to limit.

(6) Front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(6) Rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 189,082 miles

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

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

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

(6) Both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn close to limit.

(6) Front anti roll bar outer bushes worn close to limit.

(6) Front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(6) Rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 175,534 miles

(5) Metal brake pipe on offside front wheel corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(7) Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 162,278 miles

Both front bottom joints slightly worn.

Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn slightly.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 18 Nov 2005 162,278 miles

Both front bottom joints slightly worn.

Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front anti roll bar link worn slightly.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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H469 VHL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 148,614 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 H469 VHL, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H469 VHL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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