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C8 DMF

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,982 mi
Last recorded169,982 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DMF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 169,982 miles

Front brake pipes corroding

Front discs corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2019 169,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake pipes corroding

Front discs corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2017 169,632 miles

underbody corrosion all over

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

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

chassis is corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 169,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

chassis is corroded

underbody corrosion all over

Pass 10 Aug 2016 169,362 miles

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

front brake pipes corroding

front pads low/discs poor

Pass 31 Jul 2015 169,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 169,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 168,248 miles

slight play front wheelbearings

tail pipe very poor

Pass 11 Aug 2012 166,314 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 163,271 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Aug 2011 163,243 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Aug 2010 161,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 153,662 miles

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear floors

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2008 150,338 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 145,296 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 145,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 133,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Objects removed from drivers view.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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C8 DMF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 DMF, 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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C8 DMF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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