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L229 YVV

2007 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Multi-colour Diesel 2898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,286 mi
Last recorded112,286 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajaro113,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 YVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year2007
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,286 miles

Slightly oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,630 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner idler arms slight play

general rust and corrosion suspension and chassis

Fail 16 Nov 2015 110,623 miles

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner idler arms slight play

general rust and corrosion suspension and chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,521 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 110,521 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,312 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 110,312 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 109,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 109,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 105,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,818 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 94,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 90,330 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 90,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 85,252 miles

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

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

surface cracks in front tyres

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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L229 YVV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Multi-colour with a 2,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 113,338 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 L229 YVV, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L229 YVV is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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