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Q957BCH

1971 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,921 mi
Last recorded142,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Mitsubishi Pajero135,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ957BCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 142,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 142,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 138,107 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2010 138,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

nearside inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 131,229 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 131,229 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 119,906 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 119,906 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Q957BCH is a 1971 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 135,402 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 Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q957BCH, 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 55 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q957BCH registered?

Q957BCH is a 1971 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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