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H89 VKU

1992 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,977 mi
Last recorded178,977 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero151,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 VKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 178,977 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 178,975 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 172,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 170,188 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 170,162 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN RUN (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 166,621 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 166,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 163,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 163,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 161,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 157,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 153,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 153,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 148,108 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 148,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 143,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2007 136,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 125,365 miles

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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H89 VKU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 151,195 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 H89 VKU, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H89 VKU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 September 1992.

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