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J143 NRU

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,794 mi
Last recorded134,794 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 134,794 miles

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2010 134,767 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Nov 2009 130,485 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 130,476 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 130,307 miles

both front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear undersill slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2007 130,248 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear under sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2007 129,179 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 129,179 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2006 119,518 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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J143 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J143 NRU, 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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J143 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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