MOT reliability
Nissan Pajero
3 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Nissan Pajero vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Pajero has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,637 miles.
3
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
8,346
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Pajero problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Pajero MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Nissan Pajero pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Nissan Pajero MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Pajero MOT tests:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Battery insecure (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
Nissan Pajero pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 137,065 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 152,653 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 162,194 |
Nissan Pajero reliability FAQ
Across 3 Nissan Pajero vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Pajero MOT issues are:
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Fuel pipe/s corroded; Oil leak.
The typical Nissan Pajero in our data has covered around
150,637 miles.
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