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J296 MRL

2003 Mitsubushi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,366 mi
Last recorded128,366 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero128,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 MRL
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,366 miles

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

n/s front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported.

slight play in n/ssteering idler

temporary rear fog light switch fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 128,351 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in n/ssteering idler

Pass 14 Nov 2013 123,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 122,875 miles

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

suspension components and chassis all slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 122,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

suspension components and chassis all slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,304 miles

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

centre transmission mount worn causing a knocking noise

parking brake lever stiff

Pass 16 Jul 2010 121,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 120,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 120,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 120,004 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)

fog lamp slightly dull has water inside

nearside rear wheel outer rim damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2008 120,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

fog lamp slightly dull has water inside

nearside rear wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 116,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 112,460 miles

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

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

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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J296 MRL is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J296 MRL, 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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J296 MRL is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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