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P78 DVK

1997 Mitsubishi Pagero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,132 mi
Last recorded162,132 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 DVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPagero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 162,132 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 162,132 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 132,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 159,577 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Nov 2013 159,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2012 150,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 145,293 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 145,290 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 136,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 130,602 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 130,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 122,597 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 118,426 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 118,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2006 114,308 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 107,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pagero?

Based on 1,483 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
6,403
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
fog lamp not working 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
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P78 DVK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pagero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pagero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P78 DVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pagero typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Pagero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P78 DVK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pagero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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