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J349 CET

2003 Mitsubushi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,869 mi
Last recorded147,869 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero128,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 CET
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 147,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 142,837 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 142,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 136,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 129,544 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 120,535 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 108,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 97,604 miles

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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J349 CET is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J349 CET, 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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What year was J349 CET registered?

J349 CET is a 2003 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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