MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Pijero
9 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mitsubishi Pijero vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Pijero has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 187,314 miles.
9
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
6,800
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Pijero problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Pijero MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Mitsubishi Pijero pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8), Petrol (1)
Most common Mitsubishi Pijero MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Pijero MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (9 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (8 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Mitsubishi Pijero pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 212,227 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 167,388 |
| 2003 | 2 | 11 | 55% | 180,615 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 89,924 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 240,580 |
| 1998 | 1 | 26 | 69% | 220,352 |
| 1996 | 1 | 24 | 79% | 152,974 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 241,153 |
Mitsubishi Pijero reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mitsubishi Pijero vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Pijero MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Mitsubishi Pijero in our data has covered around
187,314 miles.
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