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J12 DEJ

1994 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

246,625 mi
Last recorded246,625 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero140,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 246,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 241,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 231,992 miles

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

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 231,992 miles

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

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

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 215,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 215,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 197,912 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 197,899 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 173,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 144,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 144,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 117,878 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 117,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,939 miles

Brake pipe to offside rear wheel corroded but not to excess.

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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J12 DEJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 140,490 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 J12 DEJ, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J12 DEJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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