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J20 MEA

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,534 mi
Last recorded114,534 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero156,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MEA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper insecure

n/side front tyre cracking on walls

tow bar rusting

underside rusting

Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,972 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

n/side front tyre cracking on walls

slight play in n/side steering idler

Fail 6 Dec 2012 111,951 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

n/side front tyre cracking on walls

slight play in n/side steering idler

Pass 6 Dec 2011 109,689 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 107,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 107,349 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 105,255 miles

corrosion to brake pipes and fuel pipes

screen damage

slight play lower ball joint os

Fail 19 Nov 2008 103,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

movement in steering links

slight play front anti roll bushes

surface corrosion to underside chassis and brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 103,463 miles

movement in steering links

slight play front anti roll bushes

surface corrosion to underside chassis and brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2007 102,369 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 102,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 97,397 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside rear seatbelt sticks slightly

several areas underfloor corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2006 97,391 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroding

nearside rear seatbelt sticking slightly

several areas underfloor corroding

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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J20 MEA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue 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 J20 MEA, 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 J20 MEA registered?

J20 MEA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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