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J177 XAN

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,408 mi
Last recorded251,408 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 XAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 251,408 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 238,432 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 238,417 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,301 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

note six seats

Pass 17 Apr 2008 223,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 211,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 203,061 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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J177 XAN is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J177 XAN, 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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J177 XAN is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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