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R288 ADP

1998 Mitsubishi Pejero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,461 mi
Last recorded145,461 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero136,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 ADP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 145,461 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 145,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,249 miles

N/S inner and outer sill slightly corroded...

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S inner and outer sill slightly corroded...

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 136,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S AND O/S UNDER SILL PANEL CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Fail 3 Sep 2018 136,041 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted fouling on the wheel (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn transfer box pinion bearing play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Near and Offside electrically adjustable (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,507 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear caliper VERY close to wheel

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 130,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near and Offside centre of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear caliper VERY close to wheel

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,215 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

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

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

Oil leak rear main ? ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.7.3)

rear of vehicle heavily corroded in and around prescribed areas

transfer box rear pinion to prop shaft has excessive play

Fail 31 Aug 2016 126,114 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox cradle mounts (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

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

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

Oil leak rear main ? ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.7.3)

injector rattle/knock during smoke test

rear of vehicle heavily corroded in and around prescribed areas

transfer box rear pinion to prop shaft has excessive play

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 120,357 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near and offside sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 120,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box plus over axle (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near and offside sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 115,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,519 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,373 miles

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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R288 ADP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 136,195 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 R288 ADP, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pejero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R288 ADP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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