MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Padjero
25 vehicles · 269 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Mitsubishi Padjero vehicles and 269 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Padjero has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,537 miles.
25
Vehicles
269
MOT tests
10,495
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Padjero problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Padjero MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering8%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Mitsubishi Padjero pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 12 | 67% |
| 5 | 11 | 73% |
| 6 | 10 | 70% |
| 7 | 13 | 69% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 13 | 62% |
| 10 | 14 | 64% |
| 11 | 16 | 56% |
| 12 | 14 | 71% |
| 13 | 16 | 62% |
| 14 | 19 | 58% |
| 15 | 16 | 69% |
| 16 | 19 | 68% |
| 17 | 16 | 62% |
| 18 | 12 | 83% |
| 19 | 14 | 64% |
| 20 | 9 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (23), Petrol (2)
Most common Mitsubishi Padjero MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Padjero MOT tests:
- Oil leak (18 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (16 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) (9 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (8 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (7 times)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (7 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (6 times)
Mitsubishi Padjero pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 49 | 78% | 196,882 |
| 2004 | 2 | 44 | 59% | 165,271 |
| 2003 | 3 | 23 | 61% | 177,322 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 166,710 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 138,292 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 152,393 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 206,383 |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 | 74% | 156,888 |
| 1995 | 3 | 34 | 79% | 188,013 |
| 1994 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 107,351 |
| 1993 | 2 | 33 | 58% | 213,555 |
| 1992 | 4 | 28 | 68% | 188,112 |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 156,765 |
Mitsubishi Padjero reliability FAQ
Across 25 Mitsubishi Padjero vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Padjero MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Mitsubishi Padjero in our data has covered around
177,537 miles.
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