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L158 SWU

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

220,782 mi
Last recorded220,782 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero110,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 SWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 220,782 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 211,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 199,254 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 188,081 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside outer linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 168,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 154,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 139,920 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and nearside rear anti-roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,051 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,060 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,187 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,541 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,520 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,901 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L158 SWU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,095 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 L158 SWU, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L158 SWU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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