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N552 LAG

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,848 mi
Last recorded247,848 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 LAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 247,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 247,826 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Both Batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 250,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2018 250,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2off (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2017 247,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 240,031 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 240,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 230,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 220,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 207,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 197,802 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 189,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 176,418 miles

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

front wipers torn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 163,655 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 150,612 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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N552 LAG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N552 LAG, 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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N552 LAG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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