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J138 AUJ

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Brown Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 AUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 84,879 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 84,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2015 80,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,618 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 72,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

body kit fitted

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres sidewalls deteriorating

brake and fuel pipes heavily greased

high level brake light partially obscured

plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection.

several items of suspension heavily greased.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,699 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres sidewalls deteriorating

brake and fuel pipes heavily greased

high level brake light partially obscured

plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection.

several items of suspension heavily greased.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,946 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,738 miles

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

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

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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J138 AUJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Brown with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J138 AUJ, 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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J138 AUJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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