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J237 LRV

2001 Mitsubishi Pejero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

209,591 mi
Last recorded209,591 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pejero148,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 LRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 209,591 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded front to rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2015 205,066 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 205,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 200,677 miles

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust blowing

Front and rear brake discs worn/poor condition

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Aug 2014 200,614 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust blowing

Front and rear brake discs worn/poor condition

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2013 196,389 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 196,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 192,243 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 192,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 189,106 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 185,801 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 185,801 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 182,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 179,612 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 179,612 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 175,928 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 175,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 149,216 miles

slight play in both inner front drag links.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 148,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

signs of lock nut loose on the off side front upper suspension arm.

Pass 8 Jul 2005 135,574 miles

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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J237 LRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pejero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Pejero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 148,155 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 J237 LRV, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Pejero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J237 LRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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