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LJZ 8871

1995 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,153 mi
Last recorded173,153 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero135,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 8871
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 173,153 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air leaking from n/s/r tyre valve

all suspension bushes slightly worn

both sill steps corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

full exhaust system corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 18 Dec 2015 173,153 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air leaking from n/s/r tyre valve

all suspension bushes slightly worn

both sill steps corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

full exhaust system corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 10 Dec 2014 169,628 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 169,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 167,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 154,199 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 154,199 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 150,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 150,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 147,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 144,093 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 143,778 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 140,525 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 140,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 120,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 120,863 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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LJZ 8871 is a 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 135,363 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 LJZ 8871, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJZ 8871 is a 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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