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K178 LUA

2004 Mitsubishi Pajero

Brown Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

295,865 mi
Last recorded295,865 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero136,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 LUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 295,865 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 295,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 292,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 268,089 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 247,011 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 247,010 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 229,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 206,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 206,468 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer has failed

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front seat belt is slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 178,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 148,871 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 148,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 123,828 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 123,828 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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K178 LUA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero in Brown with a 2,470cc 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 K178 LUA, 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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K178 LUA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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