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P242 GHC

2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,943 mi
Last recorded240,943 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro139,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 GHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 240,943 miles

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 237,215 miles

All rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 234,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 228,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 221,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 212,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 204,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 200,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 198,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 193,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 180,881 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 180,595 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 158,800 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 158,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 133,962 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 133,541 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P242 GHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 139,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P242 GHC, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P242 GHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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