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M188 COT

2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Grey Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,790 mi
Last recorded139,790 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro139,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 139,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 134,012 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underneeth start rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,012 miles

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

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

underneeth start rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 122,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 121,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front tyre under-inflated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 116,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 106,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 101,909 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 99,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished and split

offside rear tyre paerished and split

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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M188 COT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Grey with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 139,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M188 COT, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M188 COT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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