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J198 COO

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 3245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,131 mi
Last recorded218,131 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 COO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,245cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 218,131 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 209,115 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 209,115 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 198,994 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 198,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 192,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 179,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 170,608 miles

front shocks weak

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Jul 2008 162,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 151,266 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 151,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 140,753 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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J198 COO is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 3,245cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J198 COO, 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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What year was J198 COO registered?

J198 COO is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J198 COO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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