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L997 PNU

1993 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,923 mi
Last recorded138,923 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Pajaro139,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 PNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 138,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside body mount corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 138,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside body mount corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 129,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 128,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 128,139 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 122,962 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 114,543 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 114,543 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 107,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,568 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 100,165 miles

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak

slight play in ball joints

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 11 Jul 2006 1,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak

slight play in ball joints

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajaro?

Based on 2,842 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,275
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
fog lamp not working 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 80
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 80
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L997 PNU is a 1993 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 139,887 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 Pajaro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L997 PNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L997 PNU registered?

L997 PNU is a 1993 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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