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P762 PLX

1997 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,157 mi
Last recorded126,157 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajaro119,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 PLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,157 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,390 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 124,390 miles

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 121,722 miles

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

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,522 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 119,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 114,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 11,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,786 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 105,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 100,561 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,561 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,905 miles

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

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,211 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 79,076 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,957 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2005 43,516 miles

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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P762 PLX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 119,522 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 P762 PLX, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P762 PLX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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