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J170 XAJ

2003 Mitsubishi Pejero

Brown Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,223 mi
Last recorded133,223 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero143,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 XAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 133,223 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 133,210 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

INTERCOOLER UNIT INSECURE

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 Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2005 126,013 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlight cracked

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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J170 XAJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero in Brown with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J170 XAJ, 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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J170 XAJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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