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42 PHW

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,000 mi
Last recorded197,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 PHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 197,000 miles

Offside front inner CV boot split

2 out of 4 washers working

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 196,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

2 out of 4 washers working

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front inner CV boot split

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 191,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 186,539 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 186,539 miles

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

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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42 PHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 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 42 PHW, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 42 PHW registered?

42 PHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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