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J160 MRL

2003 Mitsubishi Pejero

Black Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,986 mi
Last recorded216,986 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero143,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 MRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 216,986 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine has oil leak

fuel pipes corroaded but not leaking

osr brake has slight binde

Fail 27 Apr 2015 216,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

osr brake has slight binde

Pass 14 May 2014 216,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front inner sill split but outside a prescribed area

slight brake bind n/s front and n/s rear

Fail 7 May 2014 216,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front inner sill split but outside a prescribed area

slight brake bind n/s front and n/s rear

Pass 4 May 2013 202,735 miles

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

fuel pipe rusty

oil leak driver side by steering box

Fail 26 Apr 2013 202,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

fuel pipe rusty

oil leak driver side by steering box

Pass 11 Nov 2011 184,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front and rear chassis areas

advise corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

advise outer sill covers/bodykit fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2011 184,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front and rear chassis areas

advise corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

advise outer sill covers/bodykit fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2011 180,468 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 1 Mar 2010 175,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 166,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 166,897 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 160,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

power steering box weaping slightly

slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 Dec 2006 148,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 141,891 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 141,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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J160 MRL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero in Black 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 J160 MRL, 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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J160 MRL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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