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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ehaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavily corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded
Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test
exhaust heat shield loose
underside of vehicle very muddy
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded & holed close to suspension & tow bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis is corroded & holed just in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded & holed close to suspension & tow bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis is corroded & holed just in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ehaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavily corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded
Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test
exhaust heat shield loose
underside of vehicle very muddy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavily corroded ()
Nearside Front slight play in steering arm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust shields corroded (5.3.2 (b))
general under body corrosion
under side of vehicle very muddy
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel holed & very corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort at the wheel (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached anti roll bar link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavily corroded ()
Nearside Front slight play in steering arm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust shields corroded (5.3.2 (b))
general under body corrosion
under side of vehicle very muddy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General underbody corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both wheel arches corroded and holed.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle heavily covered in mud.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General underbody corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both wheel arches corroded and holed.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle heavily covered in mud.
under side of vehicle muddy
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades split (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre badly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades split (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under side of vehicle muddy
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked on nearside, advise renew (3.2 (a) (i))
underside muddy
Emissions not tested due to exhaust badly deteriorated (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe and centre box badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked on nearside, advise renew (3.2 (a) (i))
underside muddy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
General Underside Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre Cracking
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering Idler Arm Ball Joint (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Holed (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Broken (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
General Underside Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre Cracking
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine Emits Slight Smoke
General Underside Corrosion
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
check condition of rear brake linings ( suspect wearing low )
o.s.f brake slightly binding ( strip and check condition of linings / caliper & slides )
slight lift in 2 x lower ball joints ( greased up & now no play )
slight play / lift in drop arm joint
check condition of rear brake linings ( suspect wearing low )
o.s.f brake slightly binding ( strip and check condition of linings / caliper & slides )
slight lift in 2 x lower ball joints ( greased up & now no play )
slight play / lift in drop arm joint
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
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L481 MEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 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 L481 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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L481 MEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 December 2007.
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