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J115 RTT

2003 Mitsubishi Pejero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,354 mi
Last recorded207,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero143,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ115 RTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 207,354 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear hub seal lecking

Fail 10 Jun 2015 207,354 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear hub seal lecking

Fail 20 Apr 2015 206,320 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak to Nearside rear hub unit.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 200,118 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r axle seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 189,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 189,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 177,940 miles

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

N/S/R hub seal leaking

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 177,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

N/S/R hub seal leaking

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 173,451 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake back plate damp

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 168,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

no/s front tyre wearing low

slight leak n/s rear hub.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 163,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 164,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 146,759 miles

Slight fluid sweat over power steering pump and box leaking slightly.

Slight play in both front suspension ball joints.

Slight play in both o/s track rod ball joints.

Slight play in o/s/f upper suspension arm inner bushes.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 9 May 2007 146,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Puncture in nearside rear tyre.

STRONG ADVISORY - POWER STEERING BOX LEAKING BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY.

Slight fluid sweat over power steering pump.

Slight play in both front suspension lower ball-joints.

Slight play in both offside track rod ball-joints.

Slight play in offside front suspension upper arm inner bushes.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Third row seatbelts not tested as seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 131,085 miles

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

oil leak

slight vertical lift in b oth front lower ball joints

Fail 1 Apr 2006 130,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

slight vertical movement in both front lower ball joints

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pejero?

Based on 2,873 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 237
fog lamp not working 118
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
Registration plate lamp not working 70
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J115 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 143,510 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 Pejero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J115 RTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pejero typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pejero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J115 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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