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IUI 2103

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

241,102 mi
Last recorded241,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2103
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 241,102 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 239,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 237,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Disc Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 224,371 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 221,087 miles

all steering idlers have slight play-rear brake pads worn low-parking brake passed on limit-x2 front shocker bushes perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 215,060 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance, unable to check properly

front and rear panels corroded-all steering idlers have slight play-ball joint boots deteriorated

rear coil spring mounting areas corroded-fuel pipes corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear d bushes and links have slight play-rear shockers damp-exhaust slightly blowing

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits

sills covered, unable to check properly-oil leak-front to rear chassis legs corroded

welding covered by substance unable to check properly

Fail 5 Feb 2016 215,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch distorted, front section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all under vehicle covered by substance, unable to check properly

front and rear panels corroded-all steering idlers have slight play-ball joint boots deteriorated

rear coil spring mounting areas corroded-fuel pipes corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits

sills covered, unable to check properly-oil leak-front to rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 205,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 205,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 197,333 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 185,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 185,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 168,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 168,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 144,046 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 144,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front 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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IUI 2103 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 IUI 2103, 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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What year was IUI 2103 registered?

IUI 2103 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for IUI 2103 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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