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M249 VRC

2004 Mitsubishi Pejero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,404 mi
Last recorded100,404 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pejero143,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 VRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 100,404 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

both front inner arches coprroded

offside rear nearside front and rear brake back plates corroded

some brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2016 100,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

both front inner arches coprroded

offside rear nearside front and rear brake back plates corroded

some brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2015 85,783 miles

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

offside inner sill corroded

offside inner wing corroded

offside number plate light out at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner sill corroded

offside inner wing corroded

offside number plate light out at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2014 71,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,034 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside rear anti roll bar D bush slight play

Offside reaar link bar advanced play

Tempoary type fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,281 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,855 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,644 miles

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Fail 2 Mar 2009 42,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

BOTH FUEL PIPES CORRODING AT REAR

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 37,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pejero?

Based on 2,873 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 237
fog lamp not working 118
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
Registration plate lamp not working 70
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M249 VRC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pejero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Pejero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 143,712 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 Pejero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M249 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pejero typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Pejero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M249 VRC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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