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H697 HOD

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

274,564 mi
Last recorded274,564 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 HOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 274,564 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 274,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2014 260,657 miles

Corrosion in N/S rear inner sill

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 260,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion in N/S rear inner sill

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 246,955 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 246,955 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 231,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 17 Sep 2012 231,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 9 Sep 2011 219,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 213,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 208,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 202,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 194,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 186,316 miles

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

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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H697 HOD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H697 HOD, 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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H697 HOD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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