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L285 HYP

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

182,239 mi
Last recorded182,239 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 HYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 182,239 miles

nearside front steering column bush (conneceted to idler arm) has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2012 182,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front steering column bush (conneceted to idler arm) has slight play

Pass 14 May 2011 176,877 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 176,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering column has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2010 170,717 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 170,709 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 170,691 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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L285 HYP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 117,152 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 L285 HYP, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L285 HYP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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