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J101 DKS

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,303 mi
Last recorded145,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 DKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 145,303 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Jan 2008 142,118 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/front inner cv boot split

Fail 31 Dec 2007 142,116 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/front inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Dec 2007 142,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 136,701 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 136,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 130,476 miles

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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J101 DKS is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J101 DKS, 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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J101 DKS is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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