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J274 RTT

2003 Mitsubushi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,290 mi
Last recorded145,290 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero128,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 RTT
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 145,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wiper slightly split on ends

offside front wiper slightly split on ends

Fail 1 Sep 2011 145,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wiper slightly split on ends

offside front wiper slightly split on ends

Pass 28 Jun 2010 137,119 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 137,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 128,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 128,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 117,146 miles

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

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

two furthest rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2008 117,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

two furthest rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,084 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 102,084 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,227 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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J274 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 128,511 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 Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J274 RTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J274 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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