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J186 JGU

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,166 mi
Last recorded212,166 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 JGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 212,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 212,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

has a stop light out near side rear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 209,856 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 206,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 206,711 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 202,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 May 2011 202,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 198,135 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 178,761 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 176,803 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 176,803 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 170,792 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 170,792 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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J186 JGU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J186 JGU, 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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J186 JGU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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