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M470 XHY

1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Black Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro112,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 XHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 114,166 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,089 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 22,087 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 210,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 210,743 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 210,627 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Braks pipes coated heavily in substance

Middle pipe exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Nearside rear sill corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 191,246 miles

All brake pipes coated heavily in substance

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear wiper

child seat fitted both rear Rear seats

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 180,338 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 179,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 167,952 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 167,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 152,943 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 142,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 136,302 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,040 miles

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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M470 XHY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Black with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 112,405 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 M470 XHY, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M470 XHY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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