MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no rear seats or belts fitted
Nearside 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M778 VNN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 124,885 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 M778 VNN, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M778 VNN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 30 June 1996.
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