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K978 OUF

1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Black Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,151 mi
Last recorded210,151 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro112,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 OUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 210,151 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 202,933 miles

Chassis/Vin Not Visible On Offside front Chassis Due To Corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NT Is Questioning The Date Of First Use As Indicated On MOT Computer [01/01/1971]?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 202,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Chassis/Vin Not Visible On Offside front Chassis Due To Corrosion

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NT Is Questioning The Date Of First Use As Indicated On MOT Computer [01/01/1971]?

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

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

Rear Fog Light Not Working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 199,600 miles

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)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s door mirror glass insecure

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jun 2012 199,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s door mirror glass insecure

o/s fog light not working

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 195,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

rear axle crossover brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 188,344 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

minimal play in both front wheel bearings

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 188,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

minimal play in both front wheel bearings

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 178,799 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads low

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 171,759 miles

front pads appear low

rear axle crossover brake pipes corroded

rear pads & discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2007 164,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 158,830 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajaro?

Based on 2,842 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,275
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
fog lamp not working 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 80
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 80
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K978 OUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Black with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 112,405 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 Pajaro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K978 OUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K978 OUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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