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H37 JLE

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

187,467 mi
Last recorded187,467 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH37 JLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 187,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

VIN number deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2024 185,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 185,079 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 179,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2023 179,936 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2021 179,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 174,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 171,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 162,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 159,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 157,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 156,225 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,016 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint corroded within the limit.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 146,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 146,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 142,597 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint corroded within the limit.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 142,597 miles

Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint corroded within the limit.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,909 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 138,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 137,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 137,062 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 137,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 128,345 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

heat cover loose on exhaust box

Fail 9 Jul 2009 128,345 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

heat cover loose on exhaust box

Pass 10 Jul 2008 124,658 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 124,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 120,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 116,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 116,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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H37 JLE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 148,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H37 JLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H37 JLE registered?

H37 JLE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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