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K977 CAX

1998 Mitsubushi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,960 mi
Last recorded186,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero118,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK977 CAX
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 186,960 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 186,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inside

slight play in D bushes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

under vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2009 186,328 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 186,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode

n/s/r side wall cracked

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 21 Jan 2008 185,768 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 185,768 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 29 Nov 2006 176,180 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding [across axle],

oil leak eng area

rear exhaust tail pipe broken

rear silencer corroded and slightly leaking above seam

rear tyres of different size to front

slight free play both front wheel bearings

slight free play offside rear shock absorber lower bush

Pass 15 Dec 2005 156,682 miles

front brake pads low

front no plate cracked

front prop-shaft [rear] universal joint worn excess movement

front wiper blades worn

hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak engine gearbox area

rear brake pads low

slight movement both front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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K977 CAX is a 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,584 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 Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K977 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K977 CAX is a 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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