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R491 ENF

1998 Mitsubishi Pejero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,140 mi
Last recorded103,140 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero136,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 ENF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underseal heavily used under vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2025 103,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhuast leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outriger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outriger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 101,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 99,765 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,855 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,846 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,343 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,343 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,063 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 54,188 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pejero?

Based on 2,873 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 237
fog lamp not working 118
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
Registration plate lamp not working 70
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R491 ENF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 136,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pejero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 ENF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pejero typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pejero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R491 ENF registered?

R491 ENF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R491 ENF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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