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K34 SAF

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,601 mi
Last recorded192,601 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK34 SAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 192,601 miles

Battery insecure

O/S & N/S rear tyres cracking in side walls Reconmend replaced

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 192,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S & N/S rear tyres cracking in side walls Reconmend replaced

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 188,931 miles

nearside and offside front inner constant velocity gaiters split

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

Fail 9 Jul 2010 188,815 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front inner constant velocity gaiters split

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2009 182,873 miles

centre silencer baffles loose

handbrake travel

nearside and offside front drive shaft inner constant velocity gaiters split

offside front tyre worn close to legal minimum of 1.6mm on the inside edge

play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

slight play nearside and offside front upper wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2008 159,284 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 169,226 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 160,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 150,409 miles

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

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

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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K34 SAF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 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 K34 SAF, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K34 SAF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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