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BHZ 8736

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,718 mi
Last recorded157,718 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 8736
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2018 157,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 154,263 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2017 154,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2016 150,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2015 146,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 146,465 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 143,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 131,162 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 131,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 112,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 104,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,322 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 92,394 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 92,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 92,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 82,005 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 82,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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BHZ 8736 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BHZ 8736, 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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BHZ 8736 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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