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K592 OUF

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,464 mi
Last recorded236,464 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK592 OUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 236,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 236,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 230,843 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn

Fail 12 Jan 2012 230,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 221,222 miles

offside front wing damage

Fail 21 Feb 2011 221,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 212,735 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split.

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s/f to rear fuel pipes corroded.

oil leak to underbody.

rear diff oil seal leaking.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 212,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split.

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s/f to rear fuel pipes corroded.

oil leak to underbody.

rear diff oil seal leaking.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 206,571 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 206,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 199,998 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 199,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 195,655 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 195,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 189,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 189,713 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K592 OUF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K592 OUF, 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 K592 OUF registered?

K592 OUF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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