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L401 WGJ

2000 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

279,694 mi
Last recorded279,694 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Pajaro169,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 WGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 279,694 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 279,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 260,827 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

chassis corroded

engine oil level low

nearside front shock absorber bush worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 260,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

chassis corroded

engine oil level low

nearside front shock absorber bush worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 246,913 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 246,913 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 238,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 232,046 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 232,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 215,971 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 215,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 201,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 190,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 180,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 170,264 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 170,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L401 WGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 169,682 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 L401 WGJ, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L401 WGJ registered?

L401 WGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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