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K161 JHL

2004 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,394 mi
Last recorded179,394 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero136,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 JHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 179,394 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 179,386 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 169,668 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 161,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 153,299 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 153,299 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 137,753 miles

advised osf bottom ball joint worn

Fail 7 Oct 2009 137,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advised nsf shock bushes

advised osf bottom ball joint worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 130,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 117,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2006 106,334 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 106,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 96,857 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 96,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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K161 JHL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 136,243 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 K161 JHL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K161 JHL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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