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YGG 421

2001 Mitsubushi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

276,471 mi
Last recorded276,471 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubushi Pajero136,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGG 421
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 276,471 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 265,905 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 256,196 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 243,314 miles

All front and rear suspension bushes Worn/perished not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion, various components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 226,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed prior to test

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

slight underbody corrosion, various components

suspension bushes Worn/perished not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 Oct 2017 207,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 187,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 163,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2013 132,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 132,056 miles

little bit of play in ns steering idler

rear anti roll bar link bushes cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 131,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake balance near legal limit offside caliper may need replacing soon

advise oil leaks

advise slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 31 Mar 2009 131,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise oil leaks

advise slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 5 Mar 2008 128,586 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 128,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 122,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres size marking different but equivalent

Pass 4 Nov 2005 116,667 miles

off side front shock absorber slightly leaking.

rear axle has been weilded along original seam.

Fail 4 Nov 2005 116,667 miles

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

off side front shock absorber slightly leaking.

rear axle has been weilded along original seam.

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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YGG 421 is a 2001 Mitsubushi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 136,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YGG 421, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YGG 421 is a 2001 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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