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H978 NJT

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,926 mi
Last recorded229,926 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 NJT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 229,926 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 229,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 218,194 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 218,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 208,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 205,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2006 194,659 miles

ref to test 620922186297

Fail 9 Oct 2006 194,659 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front hubs have play in them

front and rear brake pads are worn low

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2005 174,974 miles

ref to test 870956355219

Fail 13 Sep 2005 174,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis is quite rusty

exhaust is quite rusty

some play in both front hubs

some play in o/s track rod end

some play in steering box

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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H978 NJT is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 156,668 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 H978 NJT, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H978 NJT is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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