MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Pajerro
9 vehicles · 150 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mitsubishi Pajerro vehicles and 150 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Pajerro has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 171,152 miles.
9
Vehicles
150
MOT tests
4,867
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Pajerro problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Pajerro MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Mitsubishi Pajerro pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 67% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 11 | 73% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 11 | 55% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 11 | 64% |
| 17 | 10 | 60% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 7 | 57% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8), Petrol (1)
Most common Mitsubishi Pajerro MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Pajerro MOT tests:
- Oil leak (13 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (10 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (5 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
Mitsubishi Pajerro pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 55 | 73% | 140,088 |
| 2004 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 186,483 |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 | 59% | 228,462 |
| 1998 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 250,504 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 115,804 |
| 1993 | 2 | 21 | 67% | 169,427 |
Mitsubishi Pajerro reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mitsubishi Pajerro vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Pajerro MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Mitsubishi Pajerro in our data has covered around
171,152 miles.
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