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G578 BBK

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,008 mi
Last recorded216,008 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG578 BBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 216,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion at O/S & N/S front body mountings

Slight corrosion in O/S inner sill

Tempory repairs on front, middle & rear exhaust system

Tow bar wireing plus insecure and damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2012 215,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion at O/S & N/S front body mountings

Slight corrosion in O/S inner sill

Tempory repairs on front, middle & rear exhaust system

Tow bar wireing plus insecure and damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 208,497 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 208,432 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f and o/s/r seatbelts deteriorated

play in n/s steering idler

Pass 3 Apr 2010 201,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear footbrakes just in balance

slight play in nearside steering idler, drop arm, swivel

Fail 22 Mar 2010 201,117 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear footbrakes just in balance

slight play in nearside steering idler, drop arm, swivel

Pass 8 Jan 2009 193,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear rear seat removed

offside front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Fail 30 Dec 2008 193,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear rear seat removed

offside front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Pass 24 Dec 2007 182,625 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s steering idler dust cover split

o/s/f indicator lens/side lamp loose but not insecure

slight lift, but not play in both front lower swivels

Fail 19 Dec 2007 182,420 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s steering idler dust cover split

o/s/f indicator lens/side lamp loose but not insecure

slight lift, but not play in both front lower swivels

Pass 17 Nov 2006 171,761 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 171,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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G578 BBK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G578 BBK, 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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G578 BBK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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