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Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,490 cc

T538 HTXMOT history

T538 HTX is a silver petrol Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
162,611 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 HTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 HTX was last recorded at 162,611 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,269 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
2,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,611 miles
  • 2021 – 162,269 miles
  • 2020 – 162,266 miles
  • 2019 – 162,264 miles
  • 2018 – 162,259 miles
  • 2017 – 161,616 miles
  • 2015 – 158,595 miles
  • 2014 – 158,549 miles
  • 2012 – 158,358 miles
  • 2011 – 158,350 miles
  • 2008 – 145,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,611 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,611 miles
    Test number
    819457344669
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail162,611 miles (+342)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,611 miles
    Test number
    171320322355
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass162,269 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,269 miles
    Test number
    375303263330
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass162,266 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    162,266 miles
    Test number
    422066223531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass162,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    162,264 miles
    Test number
    787716517421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail162,264 miles (+5)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,264 miles
    Test number
    368969164505
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass162,259 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    162,259 miles
    Test number
    399041175450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail162,249 miles (+633)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,249 miles
    Test number
    426732318802
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass161,616 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,616 miles
    Test number
    228861773149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail161,605 miles (+3,010)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,605 miles
    Test number
    209364173182
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to flat battery (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on and battery light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass158,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,595 miles
    Test number
    555832714549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail158,595 miles (+46)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,595 miles
    Test number
    570617176598
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass158,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    158,549 miles
    Test number
    476842804322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass158,386 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    158,386 km
    Test number
    369800793168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,386 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,386 km
    Test number
    477779783179
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail158,358 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,358 miles
    Test number
    788112832385
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass158,351 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    158,351 km
    Test number
    806010801332
    • NoteBrake discs corroded

  18. Fail158,350 miles (+12,784)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,350 miles
    Test number
    176093691266
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteBrake fluid low

  19. Pass145,566 miles (+13,451)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    145,566 miles
    Test number
    854586668383
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slight spliting
    • NoteRear fog light bracket spliting

  20. Pass132,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    910916618085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass120,396 km (+12,782)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    120,396 km
    Test number
    381567517014
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings

  22. Pass107,614 km4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    107,614 km
    Test number
    920605226073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS
    • NoteMODERATE PERISHING ON ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES

Questions about T538 HTX

Does T538 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 HTX expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 HTX?
The MOT on T538 HTX expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 HTX done?
T538 HTX was recorded at 162,611 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 2,032 miles a year.
Has T538 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 HTX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T538 HTX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T538 HTX find?
T538 HTX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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