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L160 MEP

2007 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,187 mi
Last recorded183,187 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero130,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 MEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 183,187 miles

Heavy corrosion on chassis

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 179,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 161,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play in steering n/s/f and o/s/f (2.2.B.1g)

bump stop missing o/s/r .and oil leak engine

electric plug on towbar loose on mount

fuel pipes corroded and rear chassie areas

high level brake light inop

slight uneven rear foot brake application

unable to check sills trim covering areas and side step covering

Fail 17 May 2016 161,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded off caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play in steering n/s/f and o/s/f (2.2.B.1g)

bump stop missing o/s/r .and oil leak engine

electric plug on towbar loose on mount

fuel pipes corroded and rear chassie areas

high level brake light inop

slight uneven rear foot brake application

unable to check sills trim covering areas and side step covering

Pass 8 May 2015 141,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp cleaaning units disconnected ,removed

high level brake light inop

plastic trim covering archsa and unable to see sill areas covered by trim and step

rear chassie areas corroded

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 7 May 2015 141,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

plastic trim covering archsa and unable to see sill areas covered by trim and step

rear chassie areas corroded

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 15 May 2014 119,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 May 2014 119,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,083 miles

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroeded

n/s and o/s rear chassie corroeded

noise in belt area

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 17 May 2012 90,981 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust corroeded

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

surface corrsion on n,s and o,s chassie

under tray fitted

Fail 16 May 2012 90,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust corroeded

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

surface corrsion on n,s and o,s chassie

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 80,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

travel in handbrake

Pass 12 May 2009 59,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion to chassie

Pass 7 May 2008 46,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,924 miles

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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L160 MEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 130,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L160 MEP, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L160 MEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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